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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,598.60, 768,897.90 and 512,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,598.60, 768,897.90 and 512,598.60 is: 768,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,598.60 : 768,897.90 = 512,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,598.60/768,897.90 = 512,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,598.60x = 768,897.90 × 512,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,598.60x = 394,135,987,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,135,987,082.94/512,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,897.90

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