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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,477.40, 768,716.10 and 276,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,477.40, 768,716.10 and 276,281.40 is: 414,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,477.40 : 768,716.10 = 276,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,477.40/768,716.10 = 276,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,477.40x = 768,716.10 × 276,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,477.40x = 212,381,960,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,381,960,310.54/512,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,422.10

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