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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,905.40, 766,358.10 and 353,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,905.40, 766,358.10 and 353,441.40 is: 530,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,905.40 : 766,358.10 = 353,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,905.40/766,358.10 = 353,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,905.40x = 766,358.10 × 353,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,905.40x = 270,862,679,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,862,679,765.34/510,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,162.10

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