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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,990.70, 767,986.05 and 511,990.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,990.70, 767,986.05 and 511,990.70 is: 767,986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,990.70 : 767,986.05 = 511,990.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,990.70/767,986.05 = 511,990.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,990.70x = 767,986.05 × 511,990.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,990.70x = 393,201,715,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,201,715,329.74/511,990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,986.05

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