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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,122.46, 691,577.31 and 297,294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,122.46, 691,577.31 and 297,294.06 is: 410,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,122.46 : 691,577.31 = 297,294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,122.46/691,577.31 = 297,294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,122.46x = 691,577.31 × 297,294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,122.46x = 205,601,826,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,601,826,293.78/501,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,282.60

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