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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,252.48, 766,475.73 and 321,821.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,252.48, 766,475.73 and 321,821.28 is: 481,536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,252.48 : 766,475.73 = 321,821.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,252.48/766,475.73 = 321,821.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,252.48x = 766,475.73 × 321,821.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,252.48x = 246,668,200,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,668,200,517.53/512,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,536.37

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