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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,802.10, 968,235.90 and 512,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,802.10, 968,235.90 and 512,780.20 is: 769,991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,802.10 : 968,235.90 = 512,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,802.10/968,235.90 = 512,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,802.10x = 968,235.90 × 512,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,802.10x = 496,492,198,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,492,198,449.18/644,802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,991.60

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