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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,562.68, 697,713.24 and 290,770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,562.68, 697,713.24 and 290,770.12 is: 401,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,562.68 : 697,713.24 = 290,770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,562.68/697,713.24 = 290,770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,562.68x = 697,713.24 × 290,770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,562.68x = 202,874,162,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,874,162,520.39/505,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,283.90

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