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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,761, 689,670.36 and 273,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,761, 689,670.36 and 273,411.36 is: 377,307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,761 : 689,670.36 = 273,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,761/689,670.36 = 273,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,761x = 689,670.36 × 273,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,761x = 188,563,711,079.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,563,711,079.29/499,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,307.78

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