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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,305.48, 690,422.72 and 270,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,305.48, 690,422.72 and 270,865.20 is: 373,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,305.48 : 690,422.72 = 270,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,305.48/690,422.72 = 270,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,305.48x = 690,422.72 × 270,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,305.48x = 187,011,488,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,011,488,137.34/500,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,794.60

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