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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,777.10, 698,072.03 and 301,725.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,777.10, 698,072.03 and 301,725.89 is: 416,441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,777.10 : 698,072.03 = 301,725.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,777.10/698,072.03 = 301,725.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,777.10x = 698,072.03 × 301,725.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,777.10x = 210,626,404,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,626,404,535.86/505,777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,441.16

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