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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,544.63, 690,198.09 and 318,968.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,544.63, 690,198.09 and 318,968.94 is: 439,824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,544.63 : 690,198.09 = 318,968.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,544.63/690,198.09 = 318,968.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,544.63x = 690,198.09 × 318,968.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,544.63x = 220,151,753,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,151,753,157.33/500,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,824.42

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