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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,920.62, 698,197.49 and 291,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,920.62, 698,197.49 and 291,093.44 is: 401,724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,920.62 : 698,197.49 = 291,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,920.62/698,197.49 = 291,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,920.62x = 698,197.49 × 291,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,920.62x = 203,240,704,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,240,704,217.01/505,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,724.49

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