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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,529.37, 697,310.13 and 384,405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,529.37, 697,310.13 and 384,405.12 is: 530,235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,529.37 : 697,310.13 = 384,405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,529.37/697,310.13 = 384,405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,529.37x = 697,310.13 × 384,405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,529.37x = 268,049,584,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,049,584,199.87/505,529.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,235.43

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