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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,461.76, 748,809.24 and 350,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,461.76, 748,809.24 and 350,993.80 is: 525,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,461.76 : 748,809.24 = 350,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,461.76/748,809.24 = 350,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,461.76x = 748,809.24 × 350,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,461.76x = 262,827,400,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,827,400,622.71/500,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,169.80

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