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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,007.60, 768,011.40 and 456,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,007.60, 768,011.40 and 456,020.40 is: 684,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,007.60 : 768,011.40 = 456,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,007.60/768,011.40 = 456,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,007.60x = 768,011.40 × 456,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,007.60x = 350,228,865,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,228,865,832.56/512,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,030.60

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