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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,030.94, 690,044.52 and 270,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,030.94, 690,044.52 and 270,588.20 is: 373,412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,030.94 : 690,044.52 = 270,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,030.94/690,044.52 = 270,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,030.94x = 690,044.52 × 270,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,030.94x = 186,717,904,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,717,904,586.66/500,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,412.70

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