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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,579.02, 1,301,592.90 and 508,053.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,579.02, 1,301,592.90 and 508,053.50 is: 762,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,579.02 : 1,301,592.90 = 508,053.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,579.02/1,301,592.90 = 508,053.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,579.02x = 1,301,592.90 × 508,053.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,579.02x = 661,278,828,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,278,828,420.15/867,579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,211.64

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