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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,744.19, 697,898.97 and 290,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,744.19, 697,898.97 and 290,887.84 is: 401,409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,744.19 : 697,898.97 = 290,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,744.19/697,898.97 = 290,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,744.19x = 697,898.97 × 290,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,744.19x = 203,010,324,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,010,324,793.90/505,744.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,409.11

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