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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,973.22, 689,965.29 and 273,618.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,973.22, 689,965.29 and 273,618.18 is: 377,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,973.22 : 689,965.29 = 273,618.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,973.22/689,965.29 = 273,618.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,973.22x = 689,965.29 × 273,618.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,973.22x = 188,787,046,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,787,046,912.97/499,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,594.32

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