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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,163.40, 768,245.10 and 406,409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,163.40, 768,245.10 and 406,409.80 is: 609,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,163.40 : 768,245.10 = 406,409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,163.40/768,245.10 = 406,409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,163.40x = 768,245.10 × 406,409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,163.40x = 312,222,337,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,222,337,441.98/512,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,614.70

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