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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,338.19, 690,465.66 and 270,894.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,338.19, 690,465.66 and 270,894.35 is: 373,833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,338.19 : 690,465.66 = 270,894.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,338.19/690,465.66 = 270,894.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,338.19x = 690,465.66 × 270,894.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,338.19x = 187,043,246,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,043,246,163.02/500,338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,833.64

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