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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,029.48, 690,014.10 and 273,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,029.48, 690,014.10 and 273,631.24 is: 377,596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,029.48 : 690,014.10 = 273,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,029.48/690,014.10 = 273,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,029.48x = 690,014.10 × 273,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,029.48x = 188,809,413,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,809,413,800.48/500,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,596.56

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