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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,883.96, 704,990.10 and 375,486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,883.96, 704,990.10 and 375,486.52 is: 518,149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,883.96 : 704,990.10 = 375,486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,883.96/704,990.10 = 375,486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,883.96x = 704,990.10 × 375,486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,883.96x = 264,714,279,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,714,279,283.45/510,883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,149.52

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