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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,032.94, 690,047.28 and 270,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,032.94, 690,047.28 and 270,590.20 is: 373,415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,032.94 : 690,047.28 = 270,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,032.94/690,047.28 = 270,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,032.94x = 690,047.28 × 270,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,032.94x = 186,720,031,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,720,031,504.66/500,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,415.46

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