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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,478.08, 690,596.64 and 398,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,478.08, 690,596.64 and 398,761.28 is: 550,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,478.08 : 690,596.64 = 398,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,478.08/690,596.64 = 398,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,478.08x = 690,596.64 × 398,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,478.08x = 275,383,200,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,383,200,130.10/500,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,240.28

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