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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,234.76, 696,917.94 and 301,149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,234.76, 696,917.94 and 301,149.68 is: 415,404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,234.76 : 696,917.94 = 301,149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,234.76/696,917.94 = 301,149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,234.76x = 696,917.94 × 301,149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,234.76x = 209,876,614,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,876,614,617.26/505,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,404.15

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