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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,375.38, 765,048.42 and 320,971.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,375.38, 765,048.42 and 320,971.10 is: 481,132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,375.38 : 765,048.42 = 320,971.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,375.38/765,048.42 = 320,971.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,375.38x = 765,048.42 × 320,971.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,375.38x = 245,558,429,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,558,429,095.42/510,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,132.99

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