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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,332.21, 690,571.91 and 391,220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,332.21, 690,571.91 and 391,220.69 is: 539,973.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,332.21 : 690,571.91 = 391,220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,332.21/690,571.91 = 391,220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,332.21x = 690,571.91 × 391,220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,332.21x = 270,166,016,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,166,016,650.01/500,332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,973.27

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