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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,562.74, 765,847.91 and 190,786.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,562.74, 765,847.91 and 190,786.89 is: 286,181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,562.74 : 765,847.91 = 190,786.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,562.74/765,847.91 = 190,786.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,562.74x = 765,847.91 × 190,786.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,562.74x = 146,113,744,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,113,744,310.80/510,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,181.76

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