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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,027.94, 690,048.18 and 273,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,027.94, 690,048.18 and 273,673.44 is: 377,674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,027.94 : 690,048.18 = 273,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,027.94/690,048.18 = 273,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,027.94x = 690,048.18 × 273,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,027.94x = 188,847,859,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,847,859,186.34/500,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,674.61

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