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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,207.06, 690,351.48 and 285,297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,207.06, 690,351.48 and 285,297.86 is: 393,748.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,207.06 : 690,351.48 = 285,297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,207.06/690,351.48 = 285,297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,207.06x = 690,351.48 × 285,297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,207.06x = 196,955,799,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,955,799,891.83/500,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,748.54

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