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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,703.50, 689,601.90 and 273,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,703.50, 689,601.90 and 273,349 is: 377,227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,703.50 : 689,601.90 = 273,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,703.50/689,601.90 = 273,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,703.50x = 689,601.90 × 273,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,703.50x = 188,501,989,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,501,989,763.10/499,703.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,227.68

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