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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,999.60, 768,624.60 and 437,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,999.60, 768,624.60 and 437,766.80 is: 655,903.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,999.60 : 768,624.60 = 437,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,999.60/768,624.60 = 437,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,999.60x = 768,624.60 × 437,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,999.60x = 336,478,331,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,478,331,543.28/512,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,903.69

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