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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,741.70, 763,112.55 and 243,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,741.70, 763,112.55 and 243,021.20 is: 364,531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,741.70 : 763,112.55 = 243,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,741.70/763,112.55 = 243,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,741.70x = 763,112.55 × 243,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,741.70x = 185,452,527,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,452,527,636.06/508,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,531.80

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