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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,366.47, 697,466.88 and 287,628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,366.47, 697,466.88 and 287,628.08 is: 396,961.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,366.47 : 697,466.88 = 287,628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,366.47/697,466.88 = 287,628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,366.47x = 697,466.88 × 287,628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,366.47x = 200,611,060,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,611,060,974.72/505,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,961.56

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