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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,355.40, 768,533.10 and 362,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,355.40, 768,533.10 and 362,764.60 is: 544,146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,355.40 : 768,533.10 = 362,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,355.40/768,533.10 = 362,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,355.40x = 768,533.10 × 362,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,355.40x = 278,796,602,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,796,602,608.26/512,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,146.90

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