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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,975.59, 707,539.07 and 360,047.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,975.59, 707,539.07 and 360,047.88 is: 496,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,975.59 : 707,539.07 = 360,047.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,975.59/707,539.07 = 360,047.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,975.59x = 707,539.07 × 360,047.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,975.59x = 254,747,943,070.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,747,943,070.79/512,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,608.32

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