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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,220.59, 690,304.77 and 270,777.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,220.59, 690,304.77 and 270,777.15 is: 373,672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,220.59 : 690,304.77 = 270,777.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,220.59/690,304.77 = 270,777.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,220.59x = 690,304.77 × 270,777.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,220.59x = 186,918,758,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,918,758,252.01/500,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,672.66

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