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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,269.23, 768,944.93 and 287,821.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,269.23, 768,944.93 and 287,821.47 is: 432,036.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,269.23 : 768,944.93 = 287,821.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,269.23/768,944.93 = 287,821.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,269.23x = 768,944.93 × 287,821.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,269.23x = 221,318,858,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,318,858,662.54/512,269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,036.21

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