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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,994.80, 706,818.47 and 374,018.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,994.80, 706,818.47 and 374,018.79 is: 516,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,994.80 : 706,818.47 = 374,018.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,994.80/706,818.47 = 374,018.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,994.80x = 706,818.47 × 374,018.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,994.80x = 264,363,388,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,363,388,899.05/511,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,339.99

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