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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,209.40, 768,314.10 and 485,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,209.40, 768,314.10 and 485,965.40 is: 728,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,209.40 : 768,314.10 = 485,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,209.40/768,314.10 = 485,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,209.40x = 768,314.10 × 485,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,209.40x = 373,374,068,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,374,068,932.14/512,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,948.10

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