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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,924.56, 689,895.84 and 273,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,924.56, 689,895.84 and 273,570 is: 377,526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,924.56 : 689,895.84 = 273,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,924.56/689,895.84 = 273,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,924.56x = 689,895.84 × 273,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,924.56x = 188,734,804,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,734,804,948.80/499,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,526.57

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