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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,190.40, 768,285.60 and 406,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,190.40, 768,285.60 and 406,436.80 is: 609,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,190.40 : 768,285.60 = 406,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,190.40/768,285.60 = 406,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,190.40x = 768,285.60 × 406,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,190.40x = 312,259,540,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,259,540,750.08/512,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,655.20

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