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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,679.71, 697,859.20 and 290,819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,679.71, 697,859.20 and 290,819.94 is: 401,343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,679.71 : 697,859.20 = 290,819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,679.71/697,859.20 = 290,819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,679.71x = 697,859.20 × 290,819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,679.71x = 202,951,369,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,951,369,945.40/505,679.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,343.71

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