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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,253.52, 690,344.62 and 270,805.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,253.52, 690,344.62 and 270,805.63 is: 373,708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,253.52 : 690,344.62 = 270,805.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,253.52/690,344.62 = 270,805.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,253.52x = 690,344.62 × 270,805.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,253.52x = 186,949,209,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,949,209,736.21/500,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,708.93

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