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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,698.87, 697,885.74 and 290,839.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,698.87, 697,885.74 and 290,839.19 is: 401,370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,698.87 : 697,885.74 = 290,839.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,698.87/697,885.74 = 290,839.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,698.87x = 697,885.74 × 290,839.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,698.87x = 202,972,519,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,972,519,844.72/505,698.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,370.32

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