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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,448.98, 690,621.46 and 271,006.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,448.98, 690,621.46 and 271,006.37 is: 373,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,448.98 : 690,621.46 = 271,006.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,448.98/690,621.46 = 271,006.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,448.98x = 690,621.46 × 271,006.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,448.98x = 187,162,811,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,162,811,465.59/500,448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,989.80

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