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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,792.92, 704,978.32 and 389,705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,792.92, 704,978.32 and 389,705.42 is: 537,857.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,792.92 : 704,978.32 = 389,705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,792.92/704,978.32 = 389,705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,792.92x = 704,978.32 × 389,705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,792.92x = 274,733,872,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,733,872,286.49/510,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,857.64

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