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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,743.14, 693,982.85 and 350,518.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,743.14, 693,982.85 and 350,518.19 is: 482,892.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,743.14 : 693,982.85 = 350,518.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,743.14/693,982.85 = 350,518.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,743.14x = 693,982.85 × 350,518.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,743.14x = 243,253,607,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,253,607,250.54/503,743.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,892.15

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