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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,071.22, 690,097.89 and 273,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,071.22, 690,097.89 and 273,716.50 is: 377,728.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,071.22 : 690,097.89 = 273,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,071.22/690,097.89 = 273,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,071.22x = 690,097.89 × 273,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,071.22x = 188,891,179,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,891,179,108.19/500,071.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,728.55

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