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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,251.73, 691,764.04 and 286,387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,251.73, 691,764.04 and 286,387.19 is: 395,235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,251.73 : 691,764.04 = 286,387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,251.73/691,764.04 = 286,387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,251.73x = 691,764.04 × 286,387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,251.73x = 198,112,359,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,112,359,558.65/501,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,235.26

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