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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,268.02, 690,364.62 and 270,820.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,268.02, 690,364.62 and 270,820.16 is: 373,728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,268.02 : 690,364.62 = 270,820.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,268.02/690,364.62 = 270,820.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,268.02x = 690,364.62 × 270,820.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,268.02x = 186,964,656,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,964,656,846.74/500,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,728.98

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