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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,776.38, 704,551.89 and 367,309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,776.38, 704,551.89 and 367,309.18 is: 506,656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,776.38 : 704,551.89 = 367,309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,776.38/704,551.89 = 367,309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,776.38x = 704,551.89 × 367,309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,776.38x = 258,788,376,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,788,376,983.35/510,776.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,656.90

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