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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,070.72, 690,097.20 and 273,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,070.72, 690,097.20 and 273,716 is: 377,727.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,070.72 : 690,097.20 = 273,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,070.72/690,097.20 = 273,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,070.72x = 690,097.20 × 273,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,070.72x = 188,890,645,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,890,645,195.20/500,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,727.86

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