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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,545.23, 690,753.27 and 271,103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,545.23, 690,753.27 and 271,103.01 is: 374,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,545.23 : 690,753.27 = 271,103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,545.23/690,753.27 = 271,103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,545.23x = 690,753.27 × 271,103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,545.23x = 187,265,290,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,265,290,664.34/500,545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,122.62

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