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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,006.16, 690,004.44 and 273,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,006.16, 690,004.44 and 273,651.12 is: 377,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,006.16 : 690,004.44 = 273,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,006.16/690,004.44 = 273,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,006.16x = 690,004.44 × 273,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,006.16x = 188,820,487,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,820,487,810.97/500,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,636.32

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