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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,146.39, 690,201.97 and 270,703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,146.39, 690,201.97 and 270,703.64 is: 373,571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,146.39 : 690,201.97 = 270,703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,146.39/690,201.97 = 270,703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,146.39x = 690,201.97 × 270,703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,146.39x = 186,840,185,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,840,185,089.80/500,146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,571.00

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