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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,073.02, 762,237.67 and 358,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,073.02, 762,237.67 and 358,605.24 is: 537,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,073.02 : 762,237.67 = 358,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,073.02/762,237.67 = 358,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,073.02x = 762,237.67 × 358,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,073.02x = 273,342,422,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,342,422,587.39/508,073.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,998.30

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