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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,246.23, 691,756.45 and 286,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,246.23, 691,756.45 and 286,381.68 is: 395,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,246.23 : 691,756.45 = 286,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,246.23/691,756.45 = 286,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,246.23x = 691,756.45 × 286,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,246.23x = 198,106,372,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,106,372,602.69/501,246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,227.66

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