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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,066.81, 690,086.81 and 270,619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,066.81, 690,086.81 and 270,619.02 is: 373,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,066.81 : 690,086.81 = 270,619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,066.81/690,086.81 = 270,619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,066.81x = 690,086.81 × 270,619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,066.81x = 186,750,616,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,750,616,913.67/500,066.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,451.34

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