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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,946.54, 698,292.60 and 302,007.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,946.54, 698,292.60 and 302,007.98 is: 416,822.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,946.54 : 698,292.60 = 302,007.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,946.54/698,292.60 = 302,007.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,946.54x = 698,292.60 × 302,007.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,946.54x = 210,889,937,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,889,937,268.35/505,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,822.57

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