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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,265.60, 704,264 and 337,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,265.60, 704,264 and 337,879.68 is: 466,338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,265.60 : 704,264 = 337,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,265.60/704,264 = 337,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,265.60x = 704,264 × 337,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,265.60x = 237,956,494,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,956,494,955.52/510,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,338.50

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