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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,978.47, 766,795.75 and 342,688.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,978.47, 766,795.75 and 342,688.82 is: 514,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,978.47 : 766,795.75 = 342,688.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,978.47/766,795.75 = 342,688.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,978.47x = 766,795.75 × 342,688.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,978.47x = 262,772,326,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,772,326,057.81/510,978.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,253.23

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