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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,598.40, 768,897.60 and 363,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,598.40, 768,897.60 and 363,007.60 is: 544,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,598.40 : 768,897.60 = 363,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,598.40/768,897.60 = 363,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,598.40x = 768,897.60 × 363,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,598.40x = 279,115,672,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,115,672,421.76/512,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,511.40

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