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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,843.09, 692,497.44 and 297,859.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,843.09, 692,497.44 and 297,859.17 is: 411,018.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,843.09 : 692,497.44 = 297,859.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,843.09/692,497.44 = 297,859.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,843.09x = 692,497.44 × 297,859.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,843.09x = 206,266,712,705.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,266,712,705.53/501,843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,018.34

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