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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,671.54, 697,797.81 and 301,952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,671.54, 697,797.81 and 301,952.34 is: 416,676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,671.54 : 697,797.81 = 301,952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,671.54/697,797.81 = 301,952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,671.54x = 697,797.81 × 301,952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,671.54x = 210,701,681,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,701,681,576.38/505,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,676.96

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