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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,488.52, 759,128.94 and 386,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,488.52, 759,128.94 and 386,631 is: 578,343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,488.52 : 759,128.94 = 386,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,488.52/759,128.94 = 386,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,488.52x = 759,128.94 × 386,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,488.52x = 293,502,781,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,502,781,201.14/507,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,343.69

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