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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,434.28, 690,767.73 and 304,200.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,434.28, 690,767.73 and 304,200.09 is: 419,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,434.28 : 690,767.73 = 304,200.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,434.28/690,767.73 = 304,200.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,434.28x = 690,767.73 × 304,200.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,434.28x = 210,131,605,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,131,605,635.10/500,434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,898.50

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