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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,480.39, 704,655.14 and 383,522.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,480.39, 704,655.14 and 383,522.61 is: 529,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,480.39 : 704,655.14 = 383,522.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,480.39/704,655.14 = 383,522.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,480.39x = 704,655.14 × 383,522.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,480.39x = 270,251,178,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,251,178,442.72/510,480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,405.60

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