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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,689.12, 697,871.16 and 290,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,689.12, 697,871.16 and 290,829.06 is: 401,355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,689.12 : 697,871.16 = 290,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,689.12/697,871.16 = 290,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,689.12x = 697,871.16 × 290,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,689.12x = 202,961,213,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,961,213,463.91/505,689.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,355.71

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