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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,335.72, 766,928.82 and 436,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,335.72, 766,928.82 and 436,753 is: 653,787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,335.72 : 766,928.82 = 436,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,335.72/766,928.82 = 436,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,335.72x = 766,928.82 × 436,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,335.72x = 334,958,462,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,958,462,921.46/512,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,787.06

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