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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,224.02, 690,244.80 and 285,351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,224.02, 690,244.80 and 285,351.24 is: 393,748.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,224.02 : 690,244.80 = 285,351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,224.02/690,244.80 = 285,351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,224.02x = 690,244.80 × 285,351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,224.02x = 196,962,209,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,962,209,583.55/500,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,748.00

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