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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,367.54, 690,507.52 and 270,924.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,367.54, 690,507.52 and 270,924.98 is: 373,876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,367.54 : 690,507.52 = 270,924.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,367.54/690,507.52 = 270,924.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,367.54x = 690,507.52 × 270,924.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,367.54x = 187,075,736,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,075,736,045.85/500,367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,876.65

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