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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,999.60, 770,999.40 and 395,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,999.60, 770,999.40 and 395,901.60 is: 593,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,999.60 : 770,999.40 = 395,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,999.60/770,999.40 = 395,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,999.60x = 770,999.40 × 395,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,999.60x = 305,239,896,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,239,896,059.04/513,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,852.40

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