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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,153.12, 764,901.60 and 243,907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,153.12, 764,901.60 and 243,907.68 is: 365,704.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,153.12 : 764,901.60 = 243,907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,153.12/764,901.60 = 243,907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,153.12x = 764,901.60 × 243,907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,153.12x = 186,565,374,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,565,374,684.29/510,153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,704.66

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