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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,535.62, 704,756.97 and 363,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,535.62, 704,756.97 and 363,455.28 is: 501,723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,535.62 : 704,756.97 = 363,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,535.62/704,756.97 = 363,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,535.62x = 704,756.97 × 363,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,535.62x = 256,147,641,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,147,641,863.30/510,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,723.35

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