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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,994.15, 706,817.55 and 374,018.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,994.15, 706,817.55 and 374,018.15 is: 516,339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,994.15 : 706,817.55 = 374,018.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,994.15/706,817.55 = 374,018.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,994.15x = 706,817.55 × 374,018.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,994.15x = 264,362,594,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,362,594,205.58/511,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,339.09

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