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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,255.60, 704,250.20 and 337,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,255.60, 704,250.20 and 337,869.68 is: 466,324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,255.60 : 704,250.20 = 337,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,255.60/704,250.20 = 337,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,255.60x = 704,250.20 × 337,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,255.60x = 237,944,789,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,944,789,713.94/510,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,324.70

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