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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,063.52, 761,342.88 and 282,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,063.52, 761,342.88 and 282,862 is: 424,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,063.52 : 761,342.88 = 282,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,063.52/761,342.88 = 282,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,063.52x = 761,342.88 × 282,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,063.52x = 215,354,969,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,354,969,722.56/507,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,710.04

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