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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,042.40, 768,063.60 and 275,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,042.40, 768,063.60 and 275,846.40 is: 413,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,042.40 : 768,063.60 = 275,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,042.40/768,063.60 = 275,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,042.40x = 768,063.60 × 275,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,042.40x = 211,867,579,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,867,579,031.04/512,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,769.60

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