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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,145.60, 768,218.40 and 423,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,145.60, 768,218.40 and 423,499.20 is: 635,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,145.60 : 768,218.40 = 423,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,145.60/768,218.40 = 423,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,145.60x = 768,218.40 × 423,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,145.60x = 325,339,877,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,339,877,825.28/512,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,248.80

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