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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,504.88, 700,379.90 and 289,772.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,504.88, 700,379.90 and 289,772.46 is: 399,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,504.88 : 700,379.90 = 289,772.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,504.88/700,379.90 = 289,772.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,504.88x = 700,379.90 × 289,772.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,504.88x = 202,950,806,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,950,806,557.55/507,504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,899.22

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