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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,975.20, 766,983.60 and 275,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,975.20, 766,983.60 and 275,239.20 is: 412,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,975.20 : 766,983.60 = 275,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,975.20/766,983.60 = 275,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,975.20x = 766,983.60 × 275,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,975.20x = 211,103,952,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,103,952,477.12/511,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,332.38

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