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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,467.70, 768,701.55 and 489,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,467.70, 768,701.55 and 489,139.70 is: 733,709.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,467.70 : 768,701.55 = 489,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,467.70/768,701.55 = 489,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,467.70x = 768,701.55 × 489,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,467.70x = 376,002,445,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,002,445,556.54/512,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,709.55

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