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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,267.37, 750,143.99 and 359,268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,267.37, 750,143.99 and 359,268.97 is: 537,644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,267.37 : 750,143.99 = 359,268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,267.37/750,143.99 = 359,268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,267.37x = 750,143.99 × 359,268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,267.37x = 269,503,456,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,503,456,842.65/501,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,644.13

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