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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,479.57, 768,456.51 and 299,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,479.57, 768,456.51 and 299,663.29 is: 449,341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,479.57 : 768,456.51 = 299,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,479.57/768,456.51 = 299,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,479.57x = 768,456.51 × 299,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,479.57x = 230,278,206,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,278,206,008.52/512,479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,341.24

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