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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509,968.80, 764,953.20 and 230,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509,968.80, 764,953.20 and 230,032.80 is: 345,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509,968.80 : 764,953.20 = 230,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509,968.80/764,953.20 = 230,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509,968.80x = 764,953.20 × 230,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509,968.80x = 175,964,326,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,964,326,464.96/509,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,049.20

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