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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,664.06, 761,299.26 and 270,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,664.06, 761,299.26 and 270,877.58 is: 406,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,664.06 : 761,299.26 = 270,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,664.06/761,299.26 = 270,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,664.06x = 761,299.26 × 270,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,664.06x = 206,218,901,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,218,901,204.59/507,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,211.35

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