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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,164.40, 768,246.60 and 275,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,164.40, 768,246.60 and 275,968.40 is: 413,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,164.40 : 768,246.60 = 275,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,164.40/768,246.60 = 275,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,164.40x = 768,246.60 × 275,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,164.40x = 212,011,785,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,011,785,007.44/512,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,952.60

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