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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,211.40, 768,317.10 and 485,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,211.40, 768,317.10 and 485,967.40 is: 728,951.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,211.40 : 768,317.10 = 485,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,211.40/768,317.10 = 485,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,211.40x = 768,317.10 × 485,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,211.40x = 373,377,063,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,377,063,462.54/512,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,951.10

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