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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,268.37, 750,145.48 and 359,269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,268.37, 750,145.48 and 359,269.97 is: 537,645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,268.37 : 750,145.48 = 359,269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,268.37/750,145.48 = 359,269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,268.37x = 750,145.48 × 359,269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,268.37x = 269,504,744,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,504,744,095.24/501,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,645.62

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