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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,055.40, 690,070.61 and 270,607.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,055.40, 690,070.61 and 270,607.37 is: 373,435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,055.40 : 690,070.61 = 270,607.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,055.40/690,070.61 = 270,607.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,055.40x = 690,070.61 × 270,607.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,055.40x = 186,738,192,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,738,192,886.40/500,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,435.01

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