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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,773.54, 689,687.55 and 270,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,773.54, 689,687.55 and 270,330.72 is: 373,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,773.54 : 689,687.55 = 270,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,773.54/689,687.55 = 270,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,773.54x = 689,687.55 × 270,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,773.54x = 186,443,731,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,443,731,966.54/499,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,056.43

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