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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,005.50, 761,255.88 and 282,803.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,005.50, 761,255.88 and 282,803.98 is: 424,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,005.50 : 761,255.88 = 282,803.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,005.50/761,255.88 = 282,803.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,005.50x = 761,255.88 × 282,803.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,005.50x = 215,286,192,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,286,192,662.40/507,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,622.99

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