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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,678.01, 697,856.87 and 290,818.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,678.01, 697,856.87 and 290,818.25 is: 401,341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,678.01 : 697,856.87 = 290,818.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,678.01/697,856.87 = 290,818.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,678.01x = 697,856.87 × 290,818.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,678.01x = 202,949,511,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,949,511,902.75/505,678.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,341.38

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