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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,692.17, 697,876.43 and 290,832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,692.17, 697,876.43 and 290,832.42 is: 401,360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,692.17 : 697,876.43 = 290,832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,692.17/697,876.43 = 290,832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,692.17x = 697,876.43 × 290,832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,692.17x = 202,965,089,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,965,089,543.70/505,692.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,360.95

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