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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,339.44, 700,126.68 and 292,478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,339.44, 700,126.68 and 292,478.48 is: 403,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,339.44 : 700,126.68 = 292,478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,339.44/700,126.68 = 292,478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,339.44x = 700,126.68 × 292,478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,339.44x = 204,771,987,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,771,987,173.85/507,339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,619.30

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