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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,027.40, 768,624.30 and 301,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,027.40, 768,624.30 and 301,783.80 is: 453,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,027.40 : 768,624.30 = 301,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,027.40/768,624.30 = 301,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,027.40x = 768,624.30 × 301,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,027.40x = 231,958,362,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,958,362,026.34/512,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,019.43

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