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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,454.33, 690,623.54 and 271,006.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,454.33, 690,623.54 and 271,006.37 is: 373,986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,454.33 : 690,623.54 = 271,006.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,454.33/690,623.54 = 271,006.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,454.33x = 690,623.54 × 271,006.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,454.33x = 187,163,375,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,163,375,254.42/500,454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,986.92

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