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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,561.60, 770,731.20 and 336,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,561.60, 770,731.20 and 336,009.60 is: 504,268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,561.60 : 770,731.20 = 336,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,561.60/770,731.20 = 336,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,561.60x = 770,731.20 × 336,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,561.60x = 258,973,082,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,973,082,219.52/513,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,268.78

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