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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,955.78, 761,265.12 and 283,421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,955.78, 761,265.12 and 283,421.92 is: 424,759.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,955.78 : 761,265.12 = 283,421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,955.78/761,265.12 = 283,421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,955.78x = 761,265.12 × 283,421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,955.78x = 215,759,221,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,759,221,939.43/507,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,759.85

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