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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,392.87, 700,028.28 and 289,444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,392.87, 700,028.28 and 289,444.95 is: 399,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,392.87 : 700,028.28 = 289,444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,392.87/700,028.28 = 289,444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,392.87x = 700,028.28 × 289,444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,392.87x = 202,619,650,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,619,650,503.19/507,392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,334.84

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