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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,925.22, 762,014.74 and 358,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,925.22, 762,014.74 and 358,457.28 is: 537,775.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,925.22 : 762,014.74 = 358,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,925.22/762,014.74 = 358,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,925.22x = 762,014.74 × 358,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,925.22x = 273,149,731,020.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,149,731,020.31/507,925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,775.48

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