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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,337.13, 697,285.80 and 290,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,337.13, 697,285.80 and 290,435.70 is: 400,755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,337.13 : 697,285.80 = 290,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,337.13/697,285.80 = 290,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,337.13x = 697,285.80 × 290,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,337.13x = 202,516,689,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,516,689,423.06/505,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,755.61

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