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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,983.40, 767,975.10 and 275,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,983.40, 767,975.10 and 275,787.40 is: 413,681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,983.40 : 767,975.10 = 275,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,983.40/767,975.10 = 275,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,983.40x = 767,975.10 × 275,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,983.40x = 211,797,856,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,797,856,093.74/511,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,681.10

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