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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,487.05, 700,406.73 and 292,585.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,487.05, 700,406.73 and 292,585.14 is: 403,810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,487.05 : 700,406.73 = 292,585.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,487.05/700,406.73 = 292,585.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,487.05x = 700,406.73 × 292,585.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,487.05x = 204,928,601,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,928,601,153.99/507,487.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,810.50

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