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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,046.22, 697,109.54 and 298,505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,046.22, 697,109.54 and 298,505.94 is: 412,024.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,046.22 : 697,109.54 = 298,505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,046.22/697,109.54 = 298,505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,046.22x = 697,109.54 × 298,505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,046.22x = 208,091,337,028.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,091,337,028.14/505,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,024.34

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