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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,073.93, 690,096.65 and 270,626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,073.93, 690,096.65 and 270,626.18 is: 373,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,073.93 : 690,096.65 = 270,626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,073.93/690,096.65 = 270,626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,073.93x = 690,096.65 × 270,626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,073.93x = 186,758,215,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,758,215,416.68/500,073.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,461.21

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