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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,184.78, 847,174.42 and 510,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,184.78, 847,174.42 and 510,511.94 is: 767,940.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,184.78 : 847,174.42 = 510,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,184.78/847,174.42 = 510,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,184.78x = 847,174.42 × 510,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,184.78x = 432,492,656,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,492,656,672.58/563,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,940.95

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