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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,927.16, 766,315.98 and 334,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,927.16, 766,315.98 and 334,051.16 is: 500,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,927.16 : 766,315.98 = 334,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,927.16/766,315.98 = 334,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,927.16x = 766,315.98 × 334,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,927.16x = 255,988,742,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,988,742,045.54/511,927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,049.15

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