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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,073.44, 699,015.76 and 386,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,073.44, 699,015.76 and 386,003.68 is: 532,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,073.44 : 699,015.76 = 386,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,073.44/699,015.76 = 386,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,073.44x = 699,015.76 × 386,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,073.44x = 269,822,655,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,822,655,738.00/507,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,117.51

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