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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,499.93, 758,257.24 and 503,935.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,499.93, 758,257.24 and 503,935.94 is: 751,451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,499.93 : 758,257.24 = 503,935.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,499.93/758,257.24 = 503,935.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,499.93x = 758,257.24 × 503,935.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,499.93x = 382,113,075,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,113,075,001.21/508,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,451.58

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