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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,719.28, 761,492.88 and 237,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,719.28, 761,492.88 and 237,875.52 is: 356,772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,719.28 : 761,492.88 = 237,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,719.28/761,492.88 = 237,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,719.28x = 761,492.88 × 237,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,719.28x = 181,140,514,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,140,514,806.30/507,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,772.97

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