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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,453.70, 768,680.55 and 291,269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,453.70, 768,680.55 and 291,269.70 is: 436,904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,453.70 : 768,680.55 = 291,269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,453.70/768,680.55 = 291,269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,453.70x = 768,680.55 × 291,269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,453.70x = 223,893,353,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,893,353,194.34/512,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,904.55

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