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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,041.92, 767,825.15 and 298,871.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,041.92, 767,825.15 and 298,871.39 is: 448,168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,041.92 : 767,825.15 = 298,871.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,041.92/767,825.15 = 298,871.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,041.92x = 767,825.15 × 298,871.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,041.92x = 229,480,964,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,480,964,523.98/512,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,168.32

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