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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,479.39, 704,653.76 and 383,521.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,479.39, 704,653.76 and 383,521.61 is: 529,404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,479.39 : 704,653.76 = 383,521.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,479.39/704,653.76 = 383,521.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,479.39x = 704,653.76 × 383,521.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,479.39x = 270,249,944,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,249,944,527.75/510,479.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,404.22

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