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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,927.08, 762,017.46 and 358,459.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,927.08, 762,017.46 and 358,459.29 is: 537,778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,927.08 : 762,017.46 = 358,459.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,927.08/762,017.46 = 358,459.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,927.08x = 762,017.46 × 358,459.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,927.08x = 273,152,237,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,152,237,679.20/507,927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,778.46

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