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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,847.78, 761,709.37 and 294,731.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,847.78, 761,709.37 and 294,731.65 is: 442,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,847.78 : 761,709.37 = 294,731.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,847.78/761,709.37 = 294,731.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,847.78x = 761,709.37 × 294,731.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,847.78x = 224,499,859,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,499,859,440.56/507,847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,061.32

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