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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,540.50, 697,640.07 and 290,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,540.50, 697,640.07 and 290,681.40 is: 401,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,540.50 : 697,640.07 = 290,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,540.50/697,640.07 = 290,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,540.50x = 697,640.07 × 290,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,540.50x = 202,790,992,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,790,992,243.70/505,540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,136.99

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