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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,855.83, 710,710.04 and 399,168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,855.83, 710,710.04 and 399,168.10 is: 549,945.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,855.83 : 710,710.04 = 399,168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,855.83/710,710.04 = 399,168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,855.83x = 710,710.04 × 399,168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,855.83x = 283,692,775,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,692,775,958.71/515,855.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,945.86

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