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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,075.17, 764,226.07 and 357,949.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,075.17, 764,226.07 and 357,949.61 is: 536,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,075.17 : 764,226.07 = 357,949.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,075.17/764,226.07 = 357,949.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,075.17x = 764,226.07 × 357,949.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,075.17x = 273,554,418,992.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,554,418,992.33/510,075.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,302.17

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