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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,177.84, 700,131.57 and 335,199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,177.84, 700,131.57 and 335,199.45 is: 462,724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,177.84 : 700,131.57 = 335,199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,177.84/700,131.57 = 335,199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,177.84x = 700,131.57 × 335,199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,177.84x = 234,683,717,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,683,717,191.64/507,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,724.71

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