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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,127.20, 765,190.80 and 421,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,127.20, 765,190.80 and 421,480.80 is: 632,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,127.20 : 765,190.80 = 421,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,127.20/765,190.80 = 421,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,127.20x = 765,190.80 × 421,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,127.20x = 322,513,230,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,513,230,536.64/510,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,221.20

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