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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,971.08, 707,532.87 and 360,043.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,971.08, 707,532.87 and 360,043.38 is: 496,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,971.08 : 707,532.87 = 360,043.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,971.08/707,532.87 = 360,043.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,971.08x = 707,532.87 × 360,043.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,971.08x = 254,742,527,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,742,527,326.06/512,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,602.13

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