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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,035.94, 690,051.42 and 270,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,035.94, 690,051.42 and 270,593.20 is: 373,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,035.94 : 690,051.42 = 270,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,035.94/690,051.42 = 270,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,035.94x = 690,051.42 × 270,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,035.94x = 186,723,221,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,723,221,902.34/500,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,419.60

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