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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,430.92, 761,396.46 and 237,577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,430.92, 761,396.46 and 237,577.29 is: 356,483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,430.92 : 761,396.46 = 237,577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,430.92/761,396.46 = 237,577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,430.92x = 761,396.46 × 237,577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,430.92x = 180,890,507,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,890,507,582.39/507,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,483.02

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