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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,158.03, 690,204.57 and 285,293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,158.03, 690,204.57 and 285,293.59 is: 393,697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,158.03 : 690,204.57 = 285,293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,158.03/690,204.57 = 285,293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,158.03x = 690,204.57 × 285,293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,158.03x = 196,910,939,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,910,939,609.71/500,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,697.45

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