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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,771.09, 698,063.75 and 301,719.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,771.09, 698,063.75 and 301,719.89 is: 416,432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,771.09 : 698,063.75 = 301,719.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,771.09/698,063.75 = 301,719.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,771.09x = 698,063.75 × 301,719.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,771.09x = 210,619,714,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,619,714,455.80/505,771.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,432.89

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