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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,160.96, 690,222.15 and 273,806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,160.96, 690,222.15 and 273,806.46 is: 377,852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,160.96 : 690,222.15 = 273,806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,160.96/690,222.15 = 273,806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,160.96x = 690,222.15 × 273,806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,160.96x = 188,987,283,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,987,283,505.09/500,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,852.93

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