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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,686.89, 769,030.38 and 335,343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,686.89, 769,030.38 and 335,343.06 is: 503,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,686.89 : 769,030.38 = 335,343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,686.89/769,030.38 = 335,343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,686.89x = 769,030.38 × 335,343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,686.89x = 257,889,000,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,889,000,862.16/512,686.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,014.62

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