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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,801.52, 691,172.28 and 285,893.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,801.52, 691,172.28 and 285,893.04 is: 394,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,801.52 : 691,172.28 = 285,893.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,801.52/691,172.28 = 285,893.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,801.52x = 691,172.28 × 285,893.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,801.52x = 197,601,344,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,601,344,292.93/500,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,570.18

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