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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,524.06, 765,786.27 and 229,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,524.06, 765,786.27 and 229,713.26 is: 344,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,524.06 : 765,786.27 = 229,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,524.06/765,786.27 = 229,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,524.06x = 765,786.27 × 229,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,524.06x = 175,911,260,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,911,260,544.94/510,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,569.97

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