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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,008.94, 689,293.77 and 356,520.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,008.94, 689,293.77 and 356,520.14 is: 491,485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,008.94 : 689,293.77 = 356,520.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,008.94/689,293.77 = 356,520.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,008.94x = 689,293.77 × 356,520.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,008.94x = 245,747,111,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,747,111,381.53/500,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,485.44

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