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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,729.72, 691,007.39 and 293,957.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,729.72, 691,007.39 and 293,957.63 is: 405,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,729.72 : 691,007.39 = 293,957.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,729.72/691,007.39 = 293,957.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,729.72x = 691,007.39 × 293,957.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,729.72x = 203,126,893,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,126,893,445.68/500,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,661.75

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