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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,136.64, 704,680.32 and 357,968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,136.64, 704,680.32 and 357,968.64 is: 493,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,136.64 : 704,680.32 = 357,968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,136.64/704,680.32 = 357,968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,136.64x = 704,680.32 × 357,968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,136.64x = 252,253,455,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,253,455,785.17/511,136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,514.72

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