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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,926.58, 762,016.71 and 358,458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,926.58, 762,016.71 and 358,458.79 is: 537,777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,926.58 : 762,016.71 = 358,458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,926.58/762,016.71 = 358,458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,926.58x = 762,016.71 × 358,458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,926.58x = 273,151,587,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,151,587,826.38/507,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,777.70

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