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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,003.80, 768,005.70 and 452,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,003.80, 768,005.70 and 452,906.20 is: 679,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,003.80 : 768,005.70 = 452,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,003.80/768,005.70 = 452,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,003.80x = 768,005.70 × 452,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,003.80x = 347,834,543,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,834,543,165.34/512,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,359.30

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