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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,458.33, 690,632.85 and 271,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,458.33, 690,632.85 and 271,017.42 is: 374,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,458.33 : 690,632.85 = 271,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,458.33/690,632.85 = 271,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,458.33x = 690,632.85 × 271,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,458.33x = 187,173,533,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,173,533,174.25/500,458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,004.23

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