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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,762.60, 766,143.90 and 333,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,762.60, 766,143.90 and 333,615.60 is: 500,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,762.60 : 766,143.90 = 333,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,762.60/766,143.90 = 333,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,762.60x = 766,143.90 × 333,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,762.60x = 255,597,556,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,597,556,884.84/510,762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,423.40

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