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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,068.90, 764,228.55 and 243,254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,068.90, 764,228.55 and 243,254.90 is: 364,465.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,068.90 : 764,228.55 = 243,254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,068.90/764,228.55 = 243,254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,068.90x = 764,228.55 × 243,254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,068.90x = 185,902,339,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,902,339,507.40/510,068.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,465.15

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