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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,295.60, 768,443.40 and 263,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,295.60, 768,443.40 and 263,463.60 is: 395,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,295.60 : 768,443.40 = 263,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,295.60/768,443.40 = 263,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,295.60x = 768,443.40 × 263,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,295.60x = 202,456,864,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,456,864,560.24/512,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,195.40

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