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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,966.16, 697,105.83 and 314,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,966.16, 697,105.83 and 314,041.06 is: 433,533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,966.16 : 697,105.83 = 314,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,966.16/697,105.83 = 314,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,966.16x = 697,105.83 × 314,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,966.16x = 218,919,854,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,919,854,067.94/504,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,533.71

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