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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,363.72, 700,173.24 and 289,568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,363.72, 700,173.24 and 289,568.02 is: 399,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,363.72 : 700,173.24 = 289,568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,363.72/700,173.24 = 289,568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,363.72x = 700,173.24 × 289,568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,363.72x = 202,747,778,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,747,778,763.79/507,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,610.32

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