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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,253.83, 697,084.70 and 360,082.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,253.83, 697,084.70 and 360,082.48 is: 496,795.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,253.83 : 697,084.70 = 360,082.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,253.83/697,084.70 = 360,082.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,253.83x = 697,084.70 × 360,082.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,253.83x = 251,007,987,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,007,987,546.06/505,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,795.81

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