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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,200.18, 690,211.97 and 285,327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,200.18, 690,211.97 and 285,327.43 is: 393,715.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,200.18 : 690,211.97 = 285,327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,200.18/690,211.97 = 285,327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,200.18x = 690,211.97 × 285,327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,200.18x = 196,936,405,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,936,405,473.15/500,200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,715.19

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