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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,377.87, 705,408.84 and 320,059.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,377.87, 705,408.84 and 320,059.11 is: 441,498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,377.87 : 705,408.84 = 320,059.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,377.87/705,408.84 = 320,059.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,377.87x = 705,408.84 × 320,059.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,377.87x = 225,772,525,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,772,525,516.53/511,377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,498.43

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