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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,073.42, 690,103.52 and 270,630.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,073.42, 690,103.52 and 270,630.74 is: 373,471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,073.42 : 690,103.52 = 270,630.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,073.42/690,103.52 = 270,630.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,073.42x = 690,103.52 × 270,630.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,073.42x = 186,763,221,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,763,221,490.53/500,073.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,471.60

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