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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,222.68, 760,549.64 and 347,479.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,222.68, 760,549.64 and 347,479.07 is: 521,023.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,222.68 : 760,549.64 = 347,479.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,222.68/760,549.64 = 347,479.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,222.68x = 760,549.64 × 347,479.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,222.68x = 264,275,076,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,275,076,055.89/507,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,023.78

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