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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,256.10, 924,384.15 and 511,280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,256.10, 924,384.15 and 511,280.10 is: 766,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,256.10 : 924,384.15 = 511,280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,256.10/924,384.15 = 511,280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,256.10x = 924,384.15 × 511,280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,256.10x = 472,619,220,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,619,220,650.42/616,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,920.15

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