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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,290.82, 700,059.93 and 292,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,290.82, 700,059.93 and 292,429.68 is: 403,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,290.82 : 700,059.93 = 292,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,290.82/700,059.93 = 292,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,290.82x = 700,059.93 × 292,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,290.82x = 204,718,301,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,718,301,310.72/507,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,552.15

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