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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,265.72, 690,371.10 and 296,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,265.72, 690,371.10 and 296,328.24 is: 408,935.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,265.72 : 690,371.10 = 296,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,265.72/690,371.10 = 296,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,265.72x = 690,371.10 × 296,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,265.72x = 204,576,453,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,576,453,009.86/500,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,935.58

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