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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,999.20, 767,998.80 and 351,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,999.20, 767,998.80 and 351,640.80 is: 527,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,999.20 : 767,998.80 = 351,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,999.20/767,998.80 = 351,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,999.20x = 767,998.80 × 351,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,999.20x = 270,059,712,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,059,712,431.04/511,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,461.20

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