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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,223.36, 690,280.64 and 273,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,223.36, 690,280.64 and 273,824.96 is: 377,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,223.36 : 690,280.64 = 273,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,223.36/690,280.64 = 273,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,223.36x = 690,280.64 × 273,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,223.36x = 189,016,068,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,016,068,636.77/500,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,863.34

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