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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,729.02, 697,919.75 and 301,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,729.02, 697,919.75 and 301,898.24 is: 416,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,729.02 : 697,919.75 = 301,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,729.02/697,919.75 = 301,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,729.02x = 697,919.75 × 301,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,729.02x = 210,700,746,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,700,746,685.79/505,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,627.76

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