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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,006.20, 768,009.30 and 325,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,006.20, 768,009.30 and 325,228.60 is: 487,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,006.20 : 768,009.30 = 325,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,006.20/768,009.30 = 325,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,006.20x = 768,009.30 × 325,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,006.20x = 249,778,589,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,778,589,425.98/512,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,842.90

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