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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,748.18, 697,904.48 and 290,891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,748.18, 697,904.48 and 290,891.84 is: 401,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,748.18 : 697,904.48 = 290,891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,748.18/697,904.48 = 290,891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,748.18x = 697,904.48 × 290,891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,748.18x = 203,014,718,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,014,718,331.44/505,748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,414.63

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