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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,099.29, 690,135.68 and 270,657.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,099.29, 690,135.68 and 270,657.05 is: 373,506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,099.29 : 690,135.68 = 270,657.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,099.29/690,135.68 = 270,657.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,099.29x = 690,135.68 × 270,657.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,099.29x = 186,790,084,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,790,084,474.51/500,099.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,506.00

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