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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,974.17, 698,245.04 and 291,109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,974.17, 698,245.04 and 291,109.93 is: 401,732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,974.17 : 698,245.04 = 291,109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,974.17/698,245.04 = 291,109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,974.17x = 698,245.04 × 291,109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,974.17x = 203,266,064,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,266,064,717.25/505,974.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,732.10

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