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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,512.49, 761,267.32 and 226,832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,512.49, 761,267.32 and 226,832.91 is: 340,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,512.49 : 761,267.32 = 226,832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,512.49/761,267.32 = 226,832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,512.49x = 761,267.32 × 226,832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,512.49x = 172,680,481,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,680,481,483.50/507,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,248.73

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