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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,777.66, 694,056.84 and 298,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,777.66, 694,056.84 and 298,894.60 is: 412,607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,777.66 : 694,056.84 = 298,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,777.66/694,056.84 = 298,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,777.66x = 694,056.84 × 298,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,777.66x = 207,449,841,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,449,841,569.06/502,777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,607.52

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