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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,586.84, 690,619.19 and 370,077.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,586.84, 690,619.19 and 370,077.84 is: 510,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,586.84 : 690,619.19 = 370,077.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,586.84/690,619.19 = 370,077.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,586.84x = 690,619.19 × 370,077.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,586.84x = 255,582,856,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,582,856,247.36/500,586.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,566.47

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