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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,592.36, 700,550.94 and 292,689.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,592.36, 700,550.94 and 292,689.64 is: 403,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,592.36 : 700,550.94 = 292,689.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,592.36/700,550.94 = 292,689.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,592.36x = 700,550.94 × 292,689.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,592.36x = 205,044,002,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,044,002,430.26/507,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,954.08

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