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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,273.10, 718,232.10 and 512,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,273.10, 718,232.10 and 512,273.10 is: 718,232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,273.10 : 718,232.10 = 512,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,273.10/718,232.10 = 512,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,273.10x = 718,232.10 × 512,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,273.10x = 367,930,984,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,930,984,386.51/512,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,232.10

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