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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,819.78, 761,803.50 and 271,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,819.78, 761,803.50 and 271,033.32 is: 406,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,819.78 : 761,803.50 = 271,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,819.78/761,803.50 = 271,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,819.78x = 761,803.50 × 271,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,819.78x = 206,474,131,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,474,131,792.62/507,819.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,589.38

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