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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,644.66, 767,211.36 and 298,485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,644.66, 767,211.36 and 298,485.84 is: 447,579.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,644.66 : 767,211.36 = 298,485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,644.66/767,211.36 = 298,485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,644.66x = 767,211.36 × 298,485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,644.66x = 229,001,727,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,001,727,247.14/511,644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,579.63

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