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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,368.92, 690,509.45 and 270,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,368.92, 690,509.45 and 270,926.36 is: 373,878.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,368.92 : 690,509.45 = 270,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,368.92/690,509.45 = 270,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,368.92x = 690,509.45 × 270,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,368.92x = 187,077,211,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,077,211,834.10/500,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,878.56

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