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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,512.70, 777,769.05 and 483,520.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,512.70, 777,769.05 and 483,520.70 is: 725,281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,512.70 : 777,769.05 = 483,520.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,512.70/777,769.05 = 483,520.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,512.70x = 777,769.05 × 483,520.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,512.70x = 376,067,435,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,067,435,494.34/518,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,281.05

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