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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,998.54, 689,993.14 and 270,550.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,998.54, 689,993.14 and 270,550.81 is: 373,357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,998.54 : 689,993.14 = 270,550.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,998.54/689,993.14 = 270,550.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,998.54x = 689,993.14 × 270,550.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,998.54x = 186,678,202,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,678,202,921.44/499,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,357.50

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