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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,438.41, 690,654.40 and 285,610.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,438.41, 690,654.40 and 285,610.61 is: 394,170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,438.41 : 690,654.40 = 285,610.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,438.41/690,654.40 = 285,610.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,438.41x = 690,654.40 × 285,610.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,438.41x = 197,258,225,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,258,225,495.79/500,438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,170.84

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