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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,096.21, 691,541.06 and 297,267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,096.21, 691,541.06 and 297,267.81 is: 410,246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,096.21 : 691,541.06 = 297,267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,096.21/691,541.06 = 297,267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,096.21x = 691,541.06 × 297,267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,096.21x = 205,572,894,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,572,894,944.94/501,096.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,246.36

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