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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,042.03, 698,317.45 and 299,444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,042.03, 698,317.45 and 299,444.34 is: 413,221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,042.03 : 698,317.45 = 299,444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,042.03/698,317.45 = 299,444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,042.03x = 698,317.45 × 299,444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,042.03x = 209,107,211,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,107,211,480.19/506,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,221.03

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