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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,344.63, 765,627.57 and 155,349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,344.63, 765,627.57 and 155,349.37 is: 233,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,344.63 : 765,627.57 = 155,349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,344.63/765,627.57 = 155,349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,344.63x = 765,627.57 × 155,349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,344.63x = 118,939,758,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,939,758,740.06/510,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,057.73

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