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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,512.78, 763,507.43 and 489,483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,512.78, 763,507.43 and 489,483.94 is: 729,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,512.78 : 763,507.43 = 489,483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,512.78/763,507.43 = 489,483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,512.78x = 763,507.43 × 489,483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,512.78x = 373,724,625,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,724,625,055.67/512,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,200.60

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