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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,773.58, 761,849.91 and 270,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,773.58, 761,849.91 and 270,984.66 is: 406,578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,773.58 : 761,849.91 = 270,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,773.58/761,849.91 = 270,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,773.58x = 761,849.91 × 270,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,773.58x = 206,449,638,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,449,638,832.38/507,773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,578.14

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