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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,281.20, 768,421.80 and 512,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,281.20, 768,421.80 and 512,281.20 is: 768,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,281.20 : 768,421.80 = 512,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,281.20/768,421.80 = 512,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,281.20x = 768,421.80 × 512,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,281.20x = 393,648,041,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,648,041,810.16/512,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,421.80

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