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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,321.74, 761,099.24 and 152,342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,321.74, 761,099.24 and 152,342.48 is: 228,548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,321.74 : 761,099.24 = 152,342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,321.74/761,099.24 = 152,342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,321.74x = 761,099.24 × 152,342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,321.74x = 115,947,745,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,947,745,747.72/507,321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,548.74

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