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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,486.09, 768,731.87 and 336,110.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,486.09, 768,731.87 and 336,110.01 is: 504,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,486.09 : 768,731.87 = 336,110.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,486.09/768,731.87 = 336,110.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,486.09x = 768,731.87 × 336,110.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,486.09x = 258,378,472,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,378,472,579.93/512,486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,166.80

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