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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,314.96, 690,434.79 and 270,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,314.96, 690,434.79 and 270,872.20 is: 373,803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,314.96 : 690,434.79 = 270,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,314.96/690,434.79 = 270,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,314.96x = 690,434.79 × 270,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,314.96x = 187,019,590,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,019,590,523.84/500,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,803.71

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