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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,265.60, 718,221.60 and 512,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,265.60, 718,221.60 and 512,265.60 is: 718,221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,265.60 : 718,221.60 = 512,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,265.60/718,221.60 = 512,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,265.60x = 718,221.60 × 512,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,265.60x = 367,920,218,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,920,218,856.96/512,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,221.60

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