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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,448.92, 690,669.18 and 285,621.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,448.92, 690,669.18 and 285,621.53 is: 394,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,448.92 : 690,669.18 = 285,621.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,448.92/690,669.18 = 285,621.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,448.92x = 690,669.18 × 285,621.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,448.92x = 197,269,984,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,269,984,462.10/500,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,186.06

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