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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,255.35, 760,896.99 and 152,269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,255.35, 760,896.99 and 152,269.47 is: 228,408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,255.35 : 760,896.99 = 152,269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,255.35/760,896.99 = 152,269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,255.35x = 760,896.99 × 152,269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,255.35x = 115,861,381,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,861,381,391.90/507,255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,408.40

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