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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,676.39, 697,854.62 and 290,816.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,676.39, 697,854.62 and 290,816.62 is: 401,339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,676.39 : 697,854.62 = 290,816.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,676.39/697,854.62 = 290,816.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,676.39x = 697,854.62 × 290,816.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,676.39x = 202,947,723,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,947,723,439.14/505,676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,339.14

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