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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,162.37, 690,223.98 and 270,719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,162.37, 690,223.98 and 270,719.59 is: 373,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,162.37 : 690,223.98 = 270,719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,162.37/690,223.98 = 270,719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,162.37x = 690,223.98 × 270,719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,162.37x = 186,857,149,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,857,149,422.65/500,162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,592.98

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