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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,237.09, 765,093.20 and 229,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,237.09, 765,093.20 and 229,601.25 is: 344,283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,237.09 : 765,093.20 = 229,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,237.09/765,093.20 = 229,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,237.09x = 765,093.20 × 229,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,237.09x = 175,666,353,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,666,353,938.49/510,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,283.78

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