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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,112.12, 697,071 and 287,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,112.12, 697,071 and 287,315.16 is: 396,504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,112.12 : 697,071 = 287,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,112.12/697,071 = 287,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,112.12x = 697,071 × 287,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,112.12x = 200,279,065,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,279,065,896.36/505,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,504.18

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