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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,048.24, 690,061.70 and 270,600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,048.24, 690,061.70 and 270,600.62 is: 373,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,048.24 : 690,061.70 = 270,600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,048.24/690,061.70 = 270,600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,048.24x = 690,061.70 × 270,600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,048.24x = 186,731,122,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,731,122,505.25/500,048.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,426.22

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