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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,901.21, 691,271.96 and 297,072.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,901.21, 691,271.96 and 297,072.81 is: 409,977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,901.21 : 691,271.96 = 297,072.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,901.21/691,271.96 = 297,072.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,901.21x = 691,271.96 × 297,072.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,901.21x = 205,358,102,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,358,102,146.04/500,901.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,977.25

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