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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,780.66, 694,060.98 and 298,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,780.66, 694,060.98 and 298,897.60 is: 412,611.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,780.66 : 694,060.98 = 298,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,780.66/694,060.98 = 298,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,780.66x = 694,060.98 × 298,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,780.66x = 207,453,161,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,453,161,175.65/502,780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,611.66

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