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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,591.60, 768,887.40 and 475,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,591.60, 768,887.40 and 475,266.80 is: 712,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,591.60 : 768,887.40 = 475,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,591.60/768,887.40 = 475,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,591.60x = 768,887.40 × 475,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,591.60x = 365,426,654,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,426,654,158.32/512,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,900.20

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