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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,091.60, 765,137.40 and 431,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,091.60, 765,137.40 and 431,359.60 is: 647,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,091.60 : 765,137.40 = 431,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,091.60/765,137.40 = 431,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,091.60x = 765,137.40 × 431,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,091.60x = 330,049,362,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,049,362,809.04/510,091.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,039.40

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