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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,185.35, 775,996.73 and 327,791.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,185.35, 775,996.73 and 327,791.15 is: 491,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,185.35 : 775,996.73 = 327,791.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,185.35/775,996.73 = 327,791.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,185.35x = 775,996.73 × 327,791.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,185.35x = 254,364,858,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,364,858,883.98/517,185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,825.34

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