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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,500.23, 880,214.45 and 502,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,500.23, 880,214.45 and 502,297.44 is: 692,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,500.23 : 880,214.45 = 502,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,500.23/880,214.45 = 502,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,500.23x = 880,214.45 × 502,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,500.23x = 442,129,462,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,129,462,374.52/638,500.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,449.97

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