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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,477.20, 758,437.36 and 265,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,477.20, 758,437.36 and 265,535.52 is: 398,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,477.20 : 758,437.36 = 265,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,477.20/758,437.36 = 265,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,477.20x = 758,437.36 × 265,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,477.20x = 201,392,058,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,392,058,775.03/505,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,419.67

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