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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,702.08, 690,996.54 and 285,911.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,702.08, 690,996.54 and 285,911.14 is: 394,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,702.08 : 690,996.54 = 285,911.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,702.08/690,996.54 = 285,911.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,702.08x = 690,996.54 × 285,911.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,702.08x = 197,563,608,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,563,608,487.46/500,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,573.17

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