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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,467.58, 765,812.07 and 155,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,467.58, 765,812.07 and 155,472.30 is: 233,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,467.58 : 765,812.07 = 155,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,467.58/765,812.07 = 155,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,467.58x = 765,812.07 × 155,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,467.58x = 119,062,563,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,062,563,890.66/510,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,242.17

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