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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,029.13, 690,042.02 and 270,586.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,029.13, 690,042.02 and 270,586.39 is: 373,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,029.13 : 690,042.02 = 270,586.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,029.13/690,042.02 = 270,586.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,029.13x = 690,042.02 × 270,586.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,029.13x = 186,715,977,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,715,977,787.18/500,029.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,410.20

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