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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,250.40, 765,667.20 and 194,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,250.40, 765,667.20 and 194,933.60 is: 292,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,250.40 : 765,667.20 = 194,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,250.40/765,667.20 = 194,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,250.40x = 765,667.20 × 194,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,250.40x = 149,254,263,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,254,263,697.92/510,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,511.80

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