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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,853.64, 698,018.16 and 301,866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,853.64, 698,018.16 and 301,866.72 is: 416,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,853.64 : 698,018.16 = 301,866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,853.64/698,018.16 = 301,866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,853.64x = 698,018.16 × 301,866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,853.64x = 210,708,452,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,708,452,459.64/505,853.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,540.35

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