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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,186.52, 691,594.63 and 283,384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,186.52, 691,594.63 and 283,384.51 is: 391,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,186.52 : 691,594.63 = 283,384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,186.52/691,594.63 = 283,384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,186.52x = 691,594.63 × 283,384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,186.52x = 195,987,207,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,987,207,856.65/501,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,046.45

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