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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,273.04, 690,982.68 and 364,091.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,273.04, 690,982.68 and 364,091.04 is: 502,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,273.04 : 690,982.68 = 364,091.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,273.04/690,982.68 = 364,091.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,273.04x = 690,982.68 × 364,091.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,273.04x = 251,580,602,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,580,602,583.19/500,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,886.59

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