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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,330.48, 690,447.67 and 270,885.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,330.48, 690,447.67 and 270,885.89 is: 373,817.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,330.48 : 690,447.67 = 270,885.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,330.48/690,447.67 = 270,885.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,330.48x = 690,447.67 × 270,885.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,330.48x = 187,032,532,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,032,532,635.28/500,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,817.99

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