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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,344.62, 764,642.13 and 360,316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,344.62, 764,642.13 and 360,316.42 is: 539,857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,344.62 : 764,642.13 = 360,316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,344.62/764,642.13 = 360,316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,344.62x = 764,642.13 × 360,316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,344.62x = 275,513,114,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,513,114,862.78/510,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,857.00

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