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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,150.80, 764,351.40 and 332,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,150.80, 764,351.40 and 332,566.40 is: 498,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,150.80 : 764,351.40 = 332,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,150.80/764,351.40 = 332,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,150.80x = 764,351.40 × 332,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,150.80x = 254,197,593,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,197,593,432.96/510,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,279.32

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