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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,687.05, 697,869.35 and 290,827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,687.05, 697,869.35 and 290,827.28 is: 401,353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,687.05 : 697,869.35 = 290,827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,687.05/697,869.35 = 290,827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,687.05x = 697,869.35 × 290,827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,687.05x = 202,959,439,912.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,959,439,912.39/505,687.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,353.84

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