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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,199.40, 766,916.70 and 512,199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,199.40, 766,916.70 and 512,199.40 is: 766,916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,199.40 : 766,916.70 = 512,199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,199.40/766,916.70 = 512,199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,199.40x = 766,916.70 × 512,199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,199.40x = 392,814,273,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,814,273,589.98/512,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,916.70

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