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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,369.62, 697,471.25 and 287,631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,369.62, 697,471.25 and 287,631.25 is: 396,965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,369.62 : 697,471.25 = 287,631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,369.62/697,471.25 = 287,631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,369.62x = 697,471.25 × 287,631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,369.62x = 200,614,524,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,614,524,294.73/505,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,965.94

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