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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,609.60, 768,914.40 and 512,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,609.60, 768,914.40 and 512,609.60 is: 768,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,609.60 : 768,914.40 = 512,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,609.60/768,914.40 = 512,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,609.60x = 768,914.40 × 512,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,609.60x = 394,152,903,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,152,903,018.24/512,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,914.40

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