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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,143.36, 697,188.08 and 301,207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,143.36, 697,188.08 and 301,207.36 is: 415,719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,143.36 : 697,188.08 = 301,207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,143.36/697,188.08 = 301,207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,143.36x = 697,188.08 × 301,207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,143.36x = 209,998,181,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,998,181,000.27/505,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,719.97

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