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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,564.24, 700,411.82 and 289,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,564.24, 700,411.82 and 289,764.28 is: 399,859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,564.24 : 700,411.82 = 289,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,564.24/700,411.82 = 289,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,564.24x = 700,411.82 × 289,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,564.24x = 202,954,326,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,954,326,725.79/507,564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,859.39

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