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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,267.62, 750,144.36 and 359,269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,267.62, 750,144.36 and 359,269.22 is: 537,644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,267.62 : 750,144.36 = 359,269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,267.62/750,144.36 = 359,269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,267.62x = 750,144.36 × 359,269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,267.62x = 269,503,779,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,503,779,104.60/501,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,644.50

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