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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,064.56, 697,108.38 and 290,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,064.56, 697,108.38 and 290,329.20 is: 400,722.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,064.56 : 697,108.38 = 290,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,064.56/697,108.38 = 290,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,064.56x = 697,108.38 × 290,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,064.56x = 202,390,918,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,390,918,278.70/505,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,722.87

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