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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,338.16, 690,454.68 and 273,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,338.16, 690,454.68 and 273,993.20 is: 378,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,338.16 : 690,454.68 = 273,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,338.16/690,454.68 = 273,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,338.16x = 690,454.68 × 273,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,338.16x = 189,179,887,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,179,887,228.18/500,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,104.06

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