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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,250.44, 690,344.81 and 270,807.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,250.44, 690,344.81 and 270,807.67 is: 373,714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,250.44 : 690,344.81 = 270,807.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,250.44/690,344.81 = 270,807.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,250.44x = 690,344.81 × 270,807.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,250.44x = 186,950,666,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,950,666,895.57/500,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,714.15

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