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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,993.95, 779,418.45 and 340,005.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,993.95, 779,418.45 and 340,005.15 is: 509,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,993.95 : 779,418.45 = 340,005.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,993.95/779,418.45 = 340,005.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,993.95x = 779,418.45 × 340,005.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,993.95x = 265,006,287,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,006,287,005.02/519,993.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,633.41

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