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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,127.40, 764,316.30 and 243,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,127.40, 764,316.30 and 243,313.40 is: 364,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,127.40 : 764,316.30 = 243,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,127.40/764,316.30 = 243,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,127.40x = 764,316.30 × 243,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,127.40x = 185,968,397,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,968,397,628.42/510,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,552.85

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