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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,974.08, 707,537.01 and 360,046.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,974.08, 707,537.01 and 360,046.38 is: 496,606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,974.08 : 707,537.01 = 360,046.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,974.08/707,537.01 = 360,046.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,974.08x = 707,537.01 × 360,046.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,974.08x = 254,746,139,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,746,139,166.52/512,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,606.26

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