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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,570.62, 689,393.34 and 273,211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,570.62, 689,393.34 and 273,211.26 is: 377,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,570.62 : 689,393.34 = 273,211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,570.62/689,393.34 = 273,211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,570.62x = 689,393.34 × 273,211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,570.62x = 188,350,023,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,350,023,057.01/499,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,023.82

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