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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,241.92, 788,629.71 and 510,667.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,241.92, 788,629.71 and 510,667.49 is: 705,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,241.92 : 788,629.71 = 510,667.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,241.92/788,629.71 = 510,667.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,241.92x = 788,629.71 × 510,667.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,241.92x = 402,727,550,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,727,550,601.98/571,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,003.50

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