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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,558.12, 693,546.91 and 295,789.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,558.12, 693,546.91 and 295,789.04 is: 408,198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,558.12 : 693,546.91 = 295,789.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,558.12/693,546.91 = 295,789.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,558.12x = 693,546.91 × 295,789.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,558.12x = 205,143,569,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,143,569,757.19/502,558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,198.70

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