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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,603.40, 768,905.10 and 363,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,603.40, 768,905.10 and 363,012.60 is: 544,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,603.40 : 768,905.10 = 363,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,603.40/768,905.10 = 363,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,603.40x = 768,905.10 × 363,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,603.40x = 279,122,239,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,122,239,504.26/512,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,518.90

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