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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,039, 704,856.02 and 375,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,039, 704,856.02 and 375,027 is: 517,260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,039 : 704,856.02 = 375,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,039/704,856.02 = 375,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,039x = 704,856.02 × 375,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,039x = 264,340,038,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,340,038,612.54/511,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,260.01

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