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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,892.79, 700,897.74 and 290,130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,892.79, 700,897.74 and 290,130.29 is: 400,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,892.79 : 700,897.74 = 290,130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,892.79/700,897.74 = 290,130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,892.79x = 700,897.74 × 290,130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,892.79x = 203,351,661,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,351,661,062.06/507,892.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,383.05

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