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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,968.13, 691,338.44 and 299,764.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,968.13, 691,338.44 and 299,764.13 is: 413,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,968.13 : 691,338.44 = 299,764.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,968.13/691,338.44 = 299,764.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,968.13x = 691,338.44 × 299,764.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,968.13x = 207,238,463,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,238,463,294.88/500,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,675.95

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