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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,590.94, 690,262.16 and 385,614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,590.94, 690,262.16 and 385,614.27 is: 531,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,590.94 : 690,262.16 = 385,614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,590.94/690,262.16 = 385,614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,590.94x = 690,262.16 × 385,614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,590.94x = 266,174,937,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,174,937,008.95/500,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,721.45

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