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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,282.40, 710,435.85 and 368,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,282.40, 710,435.85 and 368,282.70 is: 507,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,282.40 : 710,435.85 = 368,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,282.40/710,435.85 = 368,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,282.40x = 710,435.85 × 368,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,282.40x = 261,641,233,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,641,233,014.80/515,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,762.80

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