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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,996.80, 717,532.80 and 511,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,996.80, 717,532.80 and 511,996.80 is: 717,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,996.80 : 717,532.80 = 511,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,996.80/717,532.80 = 511,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,996.80x = 717,532.80 × 511,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,996.80x = 367,374,497,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,374,497,495.04/511,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,532.80

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