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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,176.38, 690,243.44 and 273,821.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,176.38, 690,243.44 and 273,821.88 is: 377,874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,176.38 : 690,243.44 = 273,821.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,176.38/690,243.44 = 273,821.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,176.38x = 690,243.44 × 273,821.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,176.38x = 189,003,756,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,003,756,398.47/500,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,874.21

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