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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,150.41, 757,323.24 and 291,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,150.41, 757,323.24 and 291,676.25 is: 437,282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,150.41 : 757,323.24 = 291,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,150.41/757,323.24 = 291,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,150.41x = 757,323.24 × 291,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,150.41x = 220,893,198,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,893,198,894.43/505,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,282.03

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