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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,062, 690,092.04 and 273,702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,062, 690,092.04 and 273,702.64 is: 377,713.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,062 : 690,092.04 = 273,702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,062/690,092.04 = 273,702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,062x = 690,092.04 × 273,702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,062x = 188,880,013,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,880,013,190.99/500,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,713.19

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