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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,957.26, 691,247.22 and 304,623.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,957.26, 691,247.22 and 304,623.59 is: 420,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,957.26 : 691,247.22 = 304,623.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,957.26/691,247.22 = 304,623.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,957.26x = 691,247.22 × 304,623.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,957.26x = 210,570,205,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,570,205,135.35/500,957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,335.67

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