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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,158.40, 765,237.60 and 342,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,158.40, 765,237.60 and 342,196.80 is: 513,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,158.40 : 765,237.60 = 342,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,158.40/765,237.60 = 342,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,158.40x = 765,237.60 × 342,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,158.40x = 261,861,857,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,861,857,959.68/510,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,295.20

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