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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,038.94, 699,752.60 and 289,252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,038.94, 699,752.60 and 289,252.41 is: 399,190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,038.94 : 699,752.60 = 289,252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,038.94/699,752.60 = 289,252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,038.94x = 699,752.60 × 289,252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,038.94x = 202,405,126,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,405,126,676.90/507,038.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,190.50

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