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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,635.23, 692,030.59 and 297,694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,635.23, 692,030.59 and 297,694.74 is: 410,684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,635.23 : 692,030.59 = 297,694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,635.23/692,030.59 = 297,694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,635.23x = 692,030.59 × 297,694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,635.23x = 206,013,868,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,013,868,412.98/501,635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,684.61

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