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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,031.98, 699,713.55 and 292,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,031.98, 699,713.55 and 292,135.74 is: 403,152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,031.98 : 699,713.55 = 292,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,031.98/699,713.55 = 292,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,031.98x = 699,713.55 × 292,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,031.98x = 204,411,335,717.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,411,335,717.28/507,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,152.75

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