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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,209.70, 768,314.55 and 477,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,209.70, 768,314.55 and 477,217.70 is: 715,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,209.70 : 768,314.55 = 477,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,209.70/768,314.55 = 477,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,209.70x = 768,314.55 × 477,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,209.70x = 366,653,302,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,653,302,427.54/512,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,826.55

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