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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,456.47, 764,346.98 and 359,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,456.47, 764,346.98 and 359,881.52 is: 538,879.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,456.47 : 764,346.98 = 359,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,456.47/764,346.98 = 359,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,456.47x = 764,346.98 × 359,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,456.47x = 275,074,350,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,074,350,047.78/510,456.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,879.16

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