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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,434.58, 761,056.63 and 254,647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,434.58, 761,056.63 and 254,647.22 is: 381,923.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,434.58 : 761,056.63 = 254,647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,434.58/761,056.63 = 254,647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,434.58x = 761,056.63 × 254,647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,434.58x = 193,800,956,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,800,956,363.50/507,434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,923.04

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