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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,459.70, 768,689.55 and 291,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,459.70, 768,689.55 and 291,275.70 is: 436,913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,459.70 : 768,689.55 = 291,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,459.70/768,689.55 = 291,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,459.70x = 768,689.55 × 291,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,459.70x = 223,900,586,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,900,586,758.94/512,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,913.55

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