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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,498.93, 758,255.75 and 503,934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,498.93, 758,255.75 and 503,934.94 is: 751,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,498.93 : 758,255.75 = 503,934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,498.93/758,255.75 = 503,934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,498.93x = 758,255.75 × 503,934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,498.93x = 382,111,561,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,111,561,465.59/508,498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,450.08

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