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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,031.02, 690,037.52 and 270,583.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,031.02, 690,037.52 and 270,583.27 is: 373,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,031.02 : 690,037.52 = 270,583.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,031.02/690,037.52 = 270,583.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,031.02x = 690,037.52 × 270,583.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,031.02x = 186,712,605,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,712,605,506.28/500,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,402.04

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