Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,466.86, 697,663.92 and 290,731
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505,466.86, 697,663.92 and 290,731 is: 401,277.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,466.86 : 697,663.92 = 290,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,466.86/697,663.92 = 290,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,466.86x = 697,663.92 × 290,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,466.86x = 202,832,529,125.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,832,529,125.52/505,466.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,277.60
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