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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,770.60, 700,696.44 and 292,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,770.60, 700,696.44 and 292,897.84 is: 404,183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,770.60 : 700,696.44 = 292,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,770.60/700,696.44 = 292,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,770.60x = 700,696.44 × 292,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,770.60x = 205,232,473,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,232,473,771.69/507,770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,183.45

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