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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,449.98, 690,622.85 and 271,007.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,449.98, 690,622.85 and 271,007.37 is: 373,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,449.98 : 690,622.85 = 271,007.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,449.98/690,622.85 = 271,007.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,449.98x = 690,622.85 × 271,007.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,449.98x = 187,163,880,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,163,880,885.37/500,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,991.18

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