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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,337.19, 690,464.28 and 270,893.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,337.19, 690,464.28 and 270,893.35 is: 373,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,337.19 : 690,464.28 = 270,893.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,337.19/690,464.28 = 270,893.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,337.19x = 690,464.28 × 270,893.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,337.19x = 187,042,181,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,042,181,864.54/500,337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,832.26

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