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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,857.72, 700,816.66 and 292,984.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,857.72, 700,816.66 and 292,984.97 is: 404,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,857.72 : 700,816.66 = 292,984.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,857.72/700,816.66 = 292,984.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,857.72x = 700,816.66 × 292,984.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,857.72x = 205,328,743,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,328,743,869.06/507,857.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,303.68

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