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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,973.19, 699,699.85 and 289,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,973.19, 699,699.85 and 289,180.80 is: 399,113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,973.19 : 699,699.85 = 289,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,973.19/699,699.85 = 289,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,973.19x = 699,699.85 × 289,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,973.19x = 202,339,762,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,339,762,382.88/506,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,113.34

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