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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,970.38, 700,972.19 and 290,136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,970.38, 700,972.19 and 290,136.27 is: 400,372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,970.38 : 700,972.19 = 290,136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,970.38/700,972.19 = 290,136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,970.38x = 700,972.19 × 290,136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,970.38x = 203,377,457,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,377,457,373.14/507,970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,372.67

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