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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,499.14, 700,423.38 and 292,597.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,499.14, 700,423.38 and 292,597.14 is: 403,827.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,499.14 : 700,423.38 = 292,597.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,499.14/700,423.38 = 292,597.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,499.14x = 700,423.38 × 292,597.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,499.14x = 204,941,877,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,941,877,777.13/507,499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,827.04

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