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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,483.70, 768,725.55 and 291,299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,483.70, 768,725.55 and 291,299.70 is: 436,949.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,483.70 : 768,725.55 = 291,299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,483.70/768,725.55 = 291,299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,483.70x = 768,725.55 × 291,299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,483.70x = 223,929,522,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,929,522,097.34/512,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,949.55

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