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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,793.05, 704,978.49 and 389,705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,793.05, 704,978.49 and 389,705.55 is: 537,857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,793.05 : 704,978.49 = 389,705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,793.05/704,978.49 = 389,705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,793.05x = 704,978.49 × 389,705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,793.05x = 274,734,029,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,734,029,001.35/510,793.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,857.80

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