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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,707.23, 694,070.00 and 386,213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,707.23, 694,070.00 and 386,213.18 is: 533,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,707.23 : 694,070.00 = 386,213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,707.23/694,070.00 = 386,213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,707.23x = 694,070.00 × 386,213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,707.23x = 268,058,976,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,058,976,441.18/502,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,230.80

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