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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,053.11, 690,525.95 and 355,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,053.11, 690,525.95 and 355,865.20 is: 490,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,053.11 : 690,525.95 = 355,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,053.11/690,525.95 = 355,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,053.11x = 690,525.95 × 355,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,053.11x = 245,734,151,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,734,151,796.30/501,053.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,435.34

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