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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,398.62, 690,536.63 and 285,534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,398.62, 690,536.63 and 285,534.78 is: 394,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,398.62 : 690,536.63 = 285,534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,398.62/690,536.63 = 285,534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,398.62x = 690,536.63 × 285,534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,398.62x = 197,172,224,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,172,224,728.99/500,398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,030.31

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