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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,486.36, 705,794.04 and 327,641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,486.36, 705,794.04 and 327,641.08 is: 452,108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,486.36 : 705,794.04 = 327,641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,486.36/705,794.04 = 327,641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,486.36x = 705,794.04 × 327,641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,486.36x = 231,247,121,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,247,121,523.16/511,486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,108.09

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