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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,311.51, 977,351.85 and 510,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,311.51, 977,351.85 and 510,101.88 is: 764,280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,311.51 : 977,351.85 = 510,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,311.51/977,351.85 = 510,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,311.51x = 977,351.85 × 510,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,311.51x = 498,549,016,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,549,016,106.48/652,311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,280.58

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