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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,701.35, 697,889.12 and 290,841.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,701.35, 697,889.12 and 290,841.62 is: 401,373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,701.35 : 697,889.12 = 290,841.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,701.35/697,889.12 = 290,841.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,701.35x = 697,889.12 × 290,841.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,701.35x = 202,975,202,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,975,202,241.17/505,701.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,373.66

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