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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,497.14, 700,420.63 and 292,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,497.14, 700,420.63 and 292,595.14 is: 403,824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,497.14 : 700,420.63 = 292,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,497.14/700,420.63 = 292,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,497.14x = 700,420.63 × 292,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,497.14x = 204,939,672,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,939,672,293.74/507,497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,824.29

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