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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,059.66, 690,086.66 and 293,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,059.66, 690,086.66 and 293,451.72 is: 404,965.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,059.66 : 690,086.66 = 293,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,059.66/690,086.66 = 293,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,059.66x = 690,086.66 × 293,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,059.66x = 202,507,116,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,507,116,232.18/500,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,965.91

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