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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,963, 696,871.18 and 290,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,963, 696,871.18 and 290,170.44 is: 400,447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,963 : 696,871.18 = 290,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,963/696,871.18 = 290,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,963x = 696,871.18 × 290,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,963x = 202,211,416,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,211,416,923.92/504,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,447.99

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