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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,535.58, 761,244.06 and 203,917.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,535.58, 761,244.06 and 203,917.44 is: 305,852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,535.58 : 761,244.06 = 203,917.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,535.58/761,244.06 = 203,917.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,535.58x = 761,244.06 × 203,917.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,535.58x = 155,230,939,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,230,939,930.41/507,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,852.33

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