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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,345.03, 691,944.60 and 297,508.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,345.03, 691,944.60 and 297,508.35 is: 410,614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,345.03 : 691,944.60 = 297,508.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,345.03/691,944.60 = 297,508.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,345.03x = 691,944.60 × 297,508.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,345.03x = 205,859,296,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,859,296,237.41/501,345.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,614.02

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