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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,158.69, 690,219.02 and 273,804.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,158.69, 690,219.02 and 273,804.19 is: 377,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,158.69 : 690,219.02 = 273,804.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,158.69/690,219.02 = 273,804.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,158.69x = 690,219.02 × 273,804.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,158.69x = 188,984,858,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,984,858,652.66/500,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,849.80

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