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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,802.83, 691,108.52 and 271,359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,802.83, 691,108.52 and 271,359.94 is: 374,477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,802.83 : 691,108.52 = 271,359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,802.83/691,108.52 = 271,359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,802.83x = 691,108.52 × 271,359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,802.83x = 187,539,166,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,539,166,520.69/500,802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,477.05

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