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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,895.80, 700,901.88 and 290,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,895.80, 700,901.88 and 290,133.30 is: 400,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,895.80 : 700,901.88 = 290,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,895.80/700,901.88 = 290,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,895.80x = 700,901.88 × 290,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,895.80x = 203,354,975,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,354,975,420.60/507,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,387.20

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