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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,127.56, 692,472.24 and 364,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,127.56, 692,472.24 and 364,924.44 is: 504,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,127.56 : 692,472.24 = 364,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,127.56/692,472.24 = 364,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,127.56x = 692,472.24 × 364,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,127.56x = 252,700,044,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,700,044,397.55/501,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,262.92

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