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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,267.24, 690,367.94 and 270,824.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,267.24, 690,367.94 and 270,824.44 is: 373,737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,267.24 : 690,367.94 = 270,824.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,267.24/690,367.94 = 270,824.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,267.24x = 690,367.94 × 270,824.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,267.24x = 186,968,507,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,968,507,271.09/500,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,737.26

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