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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,751.97, 697,909.72 and 290,895.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,751.97, 697,909.72 and 290,895.65 is: 401,419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,751.97 : 697,909.72 = 290,895.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,751.97/697,909.72 = 290,895.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,751.97x = 697,909.72 × 290,895.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,751.97x = 203,018,901,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,018,901,640.72/505,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,419.89

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