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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,442.60, 768,663.90 and 487,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,442.60, 768,663.90 and 487,948.20 is: 731,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,442.60 : 768,663.90 = 487,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,442.60/768,663.90 = 487,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,442.60x = 768,663.90 × 487,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,442.60x = 375,068,166,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,068,166,409.98/512,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,922.30

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