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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,044.49, 690,056.06 and 270,596.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,044.49, 690,056.06 and 270,596.75 is: 373,420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,044.49 : 690,056.06 = 270,596.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,044.49/690,056.06 = 270,596.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,044.49x = 690,056.06 × 270,596.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,044.49x = 186,726,927,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,726,927,754.21/500,044.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,420.63

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