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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,263.24, 691,679.28 and 286,417.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,263.24, 691,679.28 and 286,417.22 is: 395,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,263.24 : 691,679.28 = 286,417.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,263.24/691,679.28 = 286,417.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,263.24x = 691,679.28 × 286,417.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,263.24x = 198,108,856,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,108,856,509.20/501,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,219.20

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