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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,973.67, 698,244.35 and 291,109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,973.67, 698,244.35 and 291,109.43 is: 401,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,973.67 : 698,244.35 = 291,109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,973.67/698,244.35 = 291,109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,973.67x = 698,244.35 × 291,109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,973.67x = 203,265,509,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,265,509,782.45/505,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,731.40

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