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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,028.48, 690,055.80 and 273,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,028.48, 690,055.80 and 273,673.92 is: 377,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,028.48 : 690,055.80 = 273,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,028.48/690,055.80 = 273,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,028.48x = 690,055.80 × 273,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,028.48x = 188,850,275,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,850,275,804.74/500,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,679.04

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