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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,456.77, 767,406.38 and 274,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,456.77, 767,406.38 and 274,522.64 is: 411,902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,456.77 : 767,406.38 = 274,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,456.77/767,406.38 = 274,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,456.77x = 767,406.38 × 274,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,456.77x = 210,670,420,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,670,420,180.80/511,456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,902.69

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