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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,623.86, 700,594.50 and 292,721.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,623.86, 700,594.50 and 292,721.14 is: 403,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,623.86 : 700,594.50 = 292,721.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,623.86/700,594.50 = 292,721.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,623.86x = 700,594.50 × 292,721.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,623.86x = 205,078,820,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,078,820,717.73/507,623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,997.60

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