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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,201.80, 764,427.90 and 332,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,201.80, 764,427.90 and 332,617.40 is: 498,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,201.80 : 764,427.90 = 332,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,201.80/764,427.90 = 332,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,201.80x = 764,427.90 × 332,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,201.80x = 254,262,020,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,262,020,585.46/510,201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,355.79

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