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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,496.64, 700,419.94 and 292,594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,496.64, 700,419.94 and 292,594.64 is: 403,823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,496.64 : 700,419.94 = 292,594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,496.64/700,419.94 = 292,594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,496.64x = 700,419.94 × 292,594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,496.64x = 204,939,120,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,939,120,193.12/507,496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,823.60

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