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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,841, 750,870.90 and 352,376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,841, 750,870.90 and 352,376.56 is: 527,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,841 : 750,870.90 = 352,376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,841/750,870.90 = 352,376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,841x = 750,870.90 × 352,376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,841x = 264,589,304,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,589,304,746.10/501,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,237.32

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