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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,180.63, 690,249.17 and 270,737.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,180.63, 690,249.17 and 270,737.87 is: 373,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,180.63 : 690,249.17 = 270,737.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,180.63/690,249.17 = 270,737.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,180.63x = 690,249.17 × 270,737.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,180.63x = 186,876,590,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,876,590,055.07/500,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,618.21

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