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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,666.64, 690,921.48 and 271,226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,666.64, 690,921.48 and 271,226.28 is: 374,293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,666.64 : 690,921.48 = 271,226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,666.64/690,921.48 = 271,226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,666.64x = 690,921.48 × 271,226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,666.64x = 187,396,062,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,396,062,792.49/500,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,293.09

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