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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,211.20, 767,337.60 and 275,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,211.20, 767,337.60 and 275,475.20 is: 412,686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,211.20 : 767,337.60 = 275,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,211.20/767,337.60 = 275,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,211.20x = 767,337.60 × 275,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,211.20x = 211,382,478,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,382,478,827.52/512,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,686.17

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