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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,699.63, 752,541.81 and 347,683.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,699.63, 752,541.81 and 347,683.53 is: 521,520.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,699.63 : 752,541.81 = 347,683.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,699.63/752,541.81 = 347,683.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,699.63x = 752,541.81 × 347,683.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,699.63x = 261,646,392,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,646,392,973.39/501,699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,520.00

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