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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,078.96, 691,517.25 and 297,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,078.96, 691,517.25 and 297,250.56 is: 410,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,078.96 : 691,517.25 = 297,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,078.96/691,517.25 = 297,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,078.96x = 691,517.25 × 297,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,078.96x = 205,553,889,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,553,889,812.16/501,078.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,222.55

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