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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,813.05, 691,157.08 and 283,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,813.05, 691,157.08 and 283,041.84 is: 390,617.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,813.05 : 691,157.08 = 283,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,813.05/691,157.08 = 283,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,813.05x = 691,157.08 × 283,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,813.05x = 195,626,373,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,626,373,801.81/500,813.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,617.56

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