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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,008.44, 689,293.08 and 356,519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,008.44, 689,293.08 and 356,519.64 is: 491,484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,008.44 : 689,293.08 = 356,519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,008.44/689,293.08 = 356,519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,008.44x = 689,293.08 × 356,519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,008.44x = 245,746,520,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,746,520,736.09/500,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,484.75

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