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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,032.70, 768,049.05 and 452,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,032.70, 768,049.05 and 452,983.70 is: 679,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,032.70 : 768,049.05 = 452,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,032.70/768,049.05 = 452,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,032.70x = 768,049.05 × 452,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,032.70x = 347,913,700,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,913,700,450.49/512,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,475.55

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