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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,555.10, 768,832.65 and 475,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,555.10, 768,832.65 and 475,230.30 is: 712,845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,555.10 : 768,832.65 = 475,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,555.10/768,832.65 = 475,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,555.10x = 768,832.65 × 475,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,555.10x = 365,372,570,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,372,570,909.30/512,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,845.45

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