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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,219.36, 690,302.40 and 273,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,219.36, 690,302.40 and 273,864.80 is: 377,933.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,219.36 : 690,302.40 = 273,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,219.36/690,302.40 = 273,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,219.36x = 690,302.40 × 273,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,219.36x = 189,049,528,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,049,528,715.52/500,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,933.25

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