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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,884.50, 689,840.61 and 273,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,884.50, 689,840.61 and 273,530 is: 377,471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,884.50 : 689,840.61 = 273,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,884.50/689,840.61 = 273,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,884.50x = 689,840.61 × 273,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,884.50x = 188,692,102,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,692,102,053.30/499,884.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,471.40

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