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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,721.70, 763,082.55 and 243,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,721.70, 763,082.55 and 243,001.20 is: 364,501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,721.70 : 763,082.55 = 243,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,721.70/763,082.55 = 243,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,721.70x = 763,082.55 × 243,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,721.70x = 185,429,975,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,429,975,349.06/508,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,501.80

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