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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,046.92, 767,832.64 and 298,876.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,046.92, 767,832.64 and 298,876.39 is: 448,175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,046.92 : 767,832.64 = 298,876.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,046.92/767,832.64 = 298,876.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,046.92x = 767,832.64 × 298,876.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,046.92x = 229,487,047,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,487,047,567.37/512,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,175.82

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