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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,364.70, 768,547.05 and 453,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,364.70, 768,547.05 and 453,315.70 is: 679,973.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,364.70 : 768,547.05 = 453,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,364.70/768,547.05 = 453,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,364.70x = 768,547.05 × 453,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,364.70x = 348,394,443,953.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,394,443,953.69/512,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,973.55

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