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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,885.09, 692,555.40 and 297,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,885.09, 692,555.40 and 297,901.17 is: 411,076.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,885.09 : 692,555.40 = 297,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,885.09/692,555.40 = 297,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,885.09x = 692,555.40 × 297,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,885.09x = 206,313,063,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,313,063,949.82/501,885.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,076.30

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