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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,978.60, 907,467.90 and 511,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,978.60, 907,467.90 and 511,666.60 is: 767,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,978.60 : 907,467.90 = 511,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,978.60/907,467.90 = 511,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,978.60x = 907,467.90 × 511,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,978.60x = 464,321,015,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,321,015,002.14/604,978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,499.90

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