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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,465.20, 768,697.80 and 325,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,465.20, 768,697.80 and 325,841.20 is: 488,761.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,465.20 : 768,697.80 = 325,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,465.20/768,697.80 = 325,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,465.20x = 768,697.80 × 325,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,465.20x = 250,473,413,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,473,413,589.36/512,465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,761.80

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