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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,271.04, 690,979.92 and 364,089.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,271.04, 690,979.92 and 364,089.04 is: 502,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,271.04 : 690,979.92 = 364,089.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,271.04/690,979.92 = 364,089.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,271.04x = 690,979.92 × 364,089.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,271.04x = 251,578,215,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,578,215,732.08/500,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,883.83

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