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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,836.59, 765,073.81 and 493,121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,836.59, 765,073.81 and 493,121.89 is: 738,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,836.59 : 765,073.81 = 493,121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,836.59/765,073.81 = 493,121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,836.59x = 765,073.81 × 493,121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,836.59x = 377,274,643,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,274,643,176.70/510,836.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,542.72

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