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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,737.70, 700,653.51 and 292,947.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,737.70, 700,653.51 and 292,947.03 is: 404,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,737.70 : 700,653.51 = 292,947.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,737.70/700,653.51 = 292,947.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,737.70x = 700,653.51 × 292,947.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,737.70x = 205,254,364,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,254,364,813.58/507,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,252.76

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