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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,220.71, 691,676.01 and 283,425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,220.71, 691,676.01 and 283,425.75 is: 391,122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,220.71 : 691,676.01 = 283,425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,220.71/691,676.01 = 283,425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,220.71x = 691,676.01 × 283,425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,220.71x = 196,038,791,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,038,791,891.26/501,220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,122.69

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