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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,905.49, 698,189.27 and 288,123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,905.49, 698,189.27 and 288,123.33 is: 397,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,905.49 : 698,189.27 = 288,123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,905.49/698,189.27 = 288,123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,905.49x = 698,189.27 × 288,123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,905.49x = 201,164,617,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,164,617,442.67/505,905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,632.80

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