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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,351.34, 750,299.79 and 215,907.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,351.34, 750,299.79 and 215,907.09 is: 323,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,351.34 : 750,299.79 = 215,907.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,351.34/750,299.79 = 215,907.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,351.34x = 750,299.79 × 215,907.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,351.34x = 161,995,044,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,995,044,286.51/500,351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,762.59

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