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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,985.36, 697,132.30 and 314,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,985.36, 697,132.30 and 314,060.26 is: 433,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,985.36 : 697,132.30 = 314,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,985.36/697,132.30 = 314,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,985.36x = 697,132.30 × 314,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,985.36x = 218,941,551,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,941,551,392.40/504,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,560.20

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