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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,356.76, 691,828.92 and 294,603.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,356.76, 691,828.92 and 294,603.26 is: 406,526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,356.76 : 691,828.92 = 294,603.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,356.76/691,828.92 = 294,603.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,356.76x = 691,828.92 × 294,603.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,356.76x = 203,815,055,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,815,055,194.28/501,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,526.99

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