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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,276.40, 768,414.60 and 276,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,276.40, 768,414.60 and 276,080.40 is: 414,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,276.40 : 768,414.60 = 276,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,276.40/768,414.60 = 276,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,276.40x = 768,414.60 × 276,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,276.40x = 212,144,210,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,144,210,133.84/512,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,120.60

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