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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,774.79, 694,052.85 and 298,891.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,774.79, 694,052.85 and 298,891.71 is: 412,603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,774.79 : 694,052.85 = 298,891.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,774.79/694,052.85 = 298,891.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,774.79x = 694,052.85 × 298,891.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,774.79x = 207,446,643,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,446,643,166.87/502,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,603.51

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