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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,060.38, 690,009.14 and 303,724.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,060.38, 690,009.14 and 303,724.76 is: 419,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,060.38 : 690,009.14 = 303,724.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,060.38/690,009.14 = 303,724.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,060.38x = 690,009.14 × 303,724.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,060.38x = 209,572,860,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,572,860,444.31/500,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,095.11

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