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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,540.44, 693,554.58 and 287,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,540.44, 693,554.58 and 287,711.16 is: 397,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,540.44 : 693,554.58 = 287,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,540.44/693,554.58 = 287,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,540.44x = 693,554.58 × 287,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,540.44x = 199,543,392,735.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,543,392,735.11/502,540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,069.32

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