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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,151.20, 697,228.32 and 290,416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,151.20, 697,228.32 and 290,416.02 is: 400,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,151.20 : 697,228.32 = 290,416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,151.20/697,228.32 = 290,416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,151.20x = 697,228.32 × 290,416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,151.20x = 202,486,273,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,486,273,725.69/505,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,842.90

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