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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,565.60, 768,848.40 and 453,516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,565.60, 768,848.40 and 453,516.60 is: 680,274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,565.60 : 768,848.40 = 453,516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,565.60/768,848.40 = 453,516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,565.60x = 768,848.40 × 453,516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,565.60x = 348,685,512,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,685,512,283.44/512,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,274.90

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