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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,621.46, 707,478.57 and 376,701.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,621.46, 707,478.57 and 376,701.84 is: 519,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,621.46 : 707,478.57 = 376,701.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,621.46/707,478.57 = 376,701.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,621.46x = 707,478.57 × 376,701.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,621.46x = 266,508,479,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,508,479,079.57/512,621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,893.33

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