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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,867.89, 767,801.70 and 274,884.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,867.89, 767,801.70 and 274,884.57 is: 412,326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,867.89 : 767,801.70 = 274,884.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,867.89/767,801.70 = 274,884.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,867.89x = 767,801.70 × 274,884.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,867.89x = 211,056,840,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,056,840,149.77/511,867.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,326.78

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