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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,796.67, 697,998.87 and 290,931.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,796.67, 697,998.87 and 290,931.21 is: 401,484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,796.67 : 697,998.87 = 290,931.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,796.67/697,998.87 = 290,931.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,796.67x = 697,998.87 × 290,931.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,796.67x = 203,069,655,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,069,655,827.73/505,796.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,484.76

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