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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,480.70, 768,721.05 and 325,856.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,480.70, 768,721.05 and 325,856.70 is: 488,785.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,480.70 : 768,721.05 = 325,856.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,480.70/768,721.05 = 325,856.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,480.70x = 768,721.05 × 325,856.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,480.70x = 250,492,904,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,492,904,573.54/512,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,785.05

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