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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,801.04, 750,963.96 and 290,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,801.04, 750,963.96 and 290,503.44 is: 435,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,801.04 : 750,963.96 = 290,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,801.04/750,963.96 = 290,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,801.04x = 750,963.96 × 290,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,801.04x = 218,157,613,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,157,613,696.02/500,801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,617.33

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