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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,763.73, 704,229.39 and 319,444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,763.73, 704,229.39 and 319,444.97 is: 440,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,763.73 : 704,229.39 = 319,444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,763.73/704,229.39 = 319,444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,763.73x = 704,229.39 × 319,444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,763.73x = 224,962,532,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,962,532,840.52/510,763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,443.44

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