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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,364.20, 768,546.30 and 477,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,364.20, 768,546.30 and 477,372.20 is: 716,058.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,364.20 : 768,546.30 = 477,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,364.20/768,546.30 = 477,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,364.20x = 768,546.30 × 477,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,364.20x = 366,882,638,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,882,638,032.86/512,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,058.30

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