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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,540.34, 704,763.72 and 363,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,540.34, 704,763.72 and 363,460.14 is: 501,730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,540.34 : 704,763.72 = 363,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,540.34/704,763.72 = 363,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,540.34x = 704,763.72 × 363,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,540.34x = 256,153,520,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,153,520,338.12/510,540.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,730.23

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