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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,112.48, 690,171.44 and 273,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,112.48, 690,171.44 and 273,758 is: 377,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,112.48 : 690,171.44 = 273,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,112.48/690,171.44 = 273,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,112.48x = 690,171.44 × 273,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,112.48x = 188,939,953,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,939,953,071.52/500,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,794.92

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