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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,614.79, 767,954.46 and 376,831.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,614.79, 767,954.46 and 376,831.05 is: 565,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,614.79 : 767,954.46 = 376,831.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,614.79/767,954.46 = 376,831.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,614.79x = 767,954.46 × 376,831.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,614.79x = 289,389,084,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,389,084,750.61/511,614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,638.63

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