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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,277.82, 827,874.99 and 510,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,277.82, 827,874.99 and 510,445.50 is: 702,811.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,277.82 : 827,874.99 = 510,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,277.82/827,874.99 = 510,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,277.82x = 827,874.99 × 510,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,277.82x = 422,585,063,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,585,063,208.05/601,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,811.66

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