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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,033.94, 690,048.66 and 270,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,033.94, 690,048.66 and 270,591.20 is: 373,416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,033.94 : 690,048.66 = 270,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,033.94/690,048.66 = 270,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,033.94x = 690,048.66 × 270,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,033.94x = 186,721,094,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,721,094,967.79/500,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,416.84

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