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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,410.04, 697,307.80 and 290,471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,410.04, 697,307.80 and 290,471.32 is: 400,759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,410.04 : 697,307.80 = 290,471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,410.04/697,307.80 = 290,471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,410.04x = 697,307.80 × 290,471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,410.04x = 202,547,917,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,547,917,112.30/505,410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,759.58

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