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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,187.27, 691,595.66 and 283,385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,187.27, 691,595.66 and 283,385.27 is: 391,047.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,187.27 : 691,595.66 = 283,385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,187.27/691,595.66 = 283,385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,187.27x = 691,595.66 × 283,385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,187.27x = 195,988,020,090.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,988,020,090.41/501,187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,047.48

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