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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,162.12, 691,595.28 and 283,367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,162.12, 691,595.28 and 283,367.25 is: 391,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,162.12 : 691,595.28 = 283,367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,162.12/691,595.28 = 283,367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,162.12x = 691,595.28 × 283,367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,162.12x = 195,975,452,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,975,452,606.58/501,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,042.03

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