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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,029.22, 690,042.14 and 270,586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,029.22, 690,042.14 and 270,586.48 is: 373,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,029.22 : 690,042.14 = 270,586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,029.22/690,042.14 = 270,586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,029.22x = 690,042.14 × 270,586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,029.22x = 186,716,073,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,716,073,714.27/500,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,410.33

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