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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,075.56, 690,097.18 and 285,219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,075.56, 690,097.18 and 285,219.21 is: 393,598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,075.56 : 690,097.18 = 285,219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,075.56/690,097.18 = 285,219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,075.56x = 690,097.18 × 285,219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,075.56x = 196,828,972,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,828,972,502.83/500,075.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,598.46

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