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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,086.88, 691,531.92 and 331,022.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,086.88, 691,531.92 and 331,022.88 is: 456,832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,086.88 : 691,531.92 = 331,022.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,086.88/691,531.92 = 331,022.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,086.88x = 691,531.92 × 331,022.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,086.88x = 228,912,887,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,912,887,770.33/501,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,832.73

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