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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,768.08, 697,980.06 and 290,908.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,768.08, 697,980.06 and 290,908.02 is: 401,464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,768.08 : 697,980.06 = 290,908.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,768.08/697,980.06 = 290,908.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,768.08x = 697,980.06 × 290,908.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,768.08x = 203,047,997,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,047,997,254.08/505,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,464.63

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