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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,431.79, 767,406.81 and 340,770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,431.79, 767,406.81 and 340,770.16 is: 511,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,431.79 : 767,406.81 = 340,770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,431.79/767,406.81 = 340,770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,431.79x = 767,406.81 × 340,770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,431.79x = 261,509,341,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,509,341,428.79/511,431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,327.90

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