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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,007.68, 706,836.23 and 374,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,007.68, 706,836.23 and 374,031.70 is: 516,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,007.68 : 706,836.23 = 374,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,007.68/706,836.23 = 374,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,007.68x = 706,836.23 × 374,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,007.68x = 264,379,156,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,379,156,625.42/512,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,357.80

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