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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,914.99, 691,333.58 and 309,989.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,914.99, 691,333.58 and 309,989.89 is: 427,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,914.99 : 691,333.58 = 309,989.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,914.99/691,333.58 = 309,989.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,914.99x = 691,333.58 × 309,989.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,914.99x = 214,306,418,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,306,418,867.56/500,914.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,829.92

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