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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,153.20, 697,231.08 and 290,418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,153.20, 697,231.08 and 290,418.02 is: 400,845.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,153.20 : 697,231.08 = 290,418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,153.20/697,231.08 = 290,418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,153.20x = 697,231.08 × 290,418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,153.20x = 202,488,469,736.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,488,469,736.06/505,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,845.66

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