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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,191.78, 691,601.86 and 283,389.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,191.78, 691,601.86 and 283,389.78 is: 391,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,191.78 : 691,601.86 = 283,389.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,191.78/691,601.86 = 283,389.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,191.78x = 691,601.86 × 283,389.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,191.78x = 195,992,898,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,992,898,952.99/501,191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,053.70

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