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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,643.88, 767,784.30 and 354,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,643.88, 767,784.30 and 354,984.04 is: 531,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,643.88 : 767,784.30 = 354,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,643.88/767,784.30 = 354,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,643.88x = 767,784.30 × 354,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,643.88x = 272,551,172,662.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,551,172,662.57/512,643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,657.91

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