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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,710.49, 760,036.82 and 493,682.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,710.49, 760,036.82 and 493,682.57 is: 734,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,710.49 : 760,036.82 = 493,682.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,710.49/760,036.82 = 493,682.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,710.49x = 760,036.82 × 493,682.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,710.49x = 375,216,930,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,216,930,592.23/510,710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,695.95

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