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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,992.20, 767,009.10 and 275,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,992.20, 767,009.10 and 275,256.20 is: 412,357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,992.20 : 767,009.10 = 275,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,992.20/767,009.10 = 275,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,992.20x = 767,009.10 × 275,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,992.20x = 211,124,010,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,124,010,231.42/511,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,357.86

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