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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,929.94, 765,086.36 and 426,480.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,929.94, 765,086.36 and 426,480.15 is: 638,627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,929.94 : 765,086.36 = 426,480.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,929.94/765,086.36 = 426,480.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,929.94x = 765,086.36 × 426,480.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,929.94x = 326,294,143,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,294,143,443.35/510,929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,627.96

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