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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,642.78, 692,264.95 and 297,861.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,642.78, 692,264.95 and 297,861.45 is: 411,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,642.78 : 692,264.95 = 297,861.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,642.78/692,264.95 = 297,861.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,642.78x = 692,264.95 × 297,861.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,642.78x = 206,199,041,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,199,041,791.18/501,642.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,047.56

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