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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,424.91, 761,387.45 and 237,571.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,424.91, 761,387.45 and 237,571.29 is: 356,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,424.91 : 761,387.45 = 237,571.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,424.91/761,387.45 = 237,571.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,424.91x = 761,387.45 × 237,571.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,424.91x = 180,883,797,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,883,797,498.45/507,424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,474.02

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