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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,727.70, 763,091.55 and 243,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,727.70, 763,091.55 and 243,007.20 is: 364,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,727.70 : 763,091.55 = 243,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,727.70/763,091.55 = 243,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,727.70x = 763,091.55 × 243,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,727.70x = 185,436,740,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,436,740,909.16/508,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,510.80

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