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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,227.80, 764,466.90 and 332,643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,227.80, 764,466.90 and 332,643.40 is: 498,394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,227.80 : 764,466.90 = 332,643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,227.80/764,466.90 = 332,643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,227.80x = 764,466.90 × 332,643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,227.80x = 254,294,868,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,294,868,803.46/510,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,394.77

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