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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,231.72, 707,505.62 and 359,805.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,231.72, 707,505.62 and 359,805.37 is: 496,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,231.72 : 707,505.62 = 359,805.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,231.72/707,505.62 = 359,805.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,231.72x = 707,505.62 × 359,805.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,231.72x = 254,564,321,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,564,321,381.18/513,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,002.70

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