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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,195.73, 690,357.36 and 296,361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,195.73, 690,357.36 and 296,361.42 is: 409,030.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,195.73 : 690,357.36 = 296,361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,195.73/690,357.36 = 296,361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,195.73x = 690,357.36 × 296,361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,195.73x = 204,595,287,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,595,287,517.05/500,195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,030.46

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