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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,267.87, 690,368.80 and 270,825.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,267.87, 690,368.80 and 270,825.06 is: 373,738.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,267.87 : 690,368.80 = 270,825.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,267.87/690,368.80 = 270,825.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,267.87x = 690,368.80 × 270,825.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,267.87x = 186,969,172,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,969,172,730.99/500,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,738.12

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