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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,076.87, 690,110.39 and 285,227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,076.87, 690,110.39 and 285,227.82 is: 393,616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,076.87 : 690,110.39 = 285,227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,076.87/690,110.39 = 285,227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,076.87x = 690,110.39 × 285,227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,076.87x = 196,838,678,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,838,678,619.80/500,076.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,616.84

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