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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,349.09, 758,419.80 and 352,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,349.09, 758,419.80 and 352,552.52 is: 529,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,349.09 : 758,419.80 = 352,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,349.09/758,419.80 = 352,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,349.09x = 758,419.80 × 352,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,349.09x = 267,382,807,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,382,807,915.80/505,349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,105.16

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