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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,316.74, 761,091.74 and 152,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,316.74, 761,091.74 and 152,337.48 is: 228,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,316.74 : 761,091.74 = 152,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,316.74/761,091.74 = 152,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,316.74x = 761,091.74 × 152,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,316.74x = 115,942,796,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,942,796,958.73/507,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,541.24

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