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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,989.90, 768,859.65 and 335,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,989.90, 768,859.65 and 335,280.30 is: 503,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,989.90 : 768,859.65 = 335,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,989.90/768,859.65 = 335,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,989.90x = 768,859.65 × 335,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,989.90x = 257,783,494,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,783,494,109.90/511,989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,493.32

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