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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,955.20, 768,511.20 and 439,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,955.20, 768,511.20 and 439,227.20 is: 658,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,955.20 : 768,511.20 = 439,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,955.20/768,511.20 = 439,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,955.20x = 768,511.20 × 439,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,955.20x = 337,551,022,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,551,022,544.64/512,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,051.66

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