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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,386.32, 697,350.87 and 298,625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,386.32, 697,350.87 and 298,625.99 is: 412,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,386.32 : 697,350.87 = 298,625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,386.32/697,350.87 = 298,625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,386.32x = 697,350.87 × 298,625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,386.32x = 208,247,090,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,247,090,444.36/505,386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,055.26

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