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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,575.80, 768,863.70 and 370,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,575.80, 768,863.70 and 370,858.20 is: 556,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,575.80 : 768,863.70 = 370,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,575.80/768,863.70 = 370,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,575.80x = 768,863.70 × 370,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,575.80x = 285,139,407,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,139,407,827.34/512,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,287.30

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