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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,003.60, 765,005.40 and 459,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,003.60, 765,005.40 and 459,265.20 is: 688,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,003.60 : 765,005.40 = 459,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,003.60/765,005.40 = 459,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,003.60x = 765,005.40 × 459,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,003.60x = 351,340,358,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,340,358,032.08/510,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,897.80

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