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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,926.67, 692,354.52 and 297,843.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,926.67, 692,354.52 and 297,843.12 is: 410,842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,926.67 : 692,354.52 = 297,843.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,926.67/692,354.52 = 297,843.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,926.67x = 692,354.52 × 297,843.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,926.67x = 206,213,030,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,213,030,382.90/501,926.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,842.94

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