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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,565.80, 765,848.70 and 244,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,565.80, 765,848.70 and 244,263.72 is: 366,395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,565.80 : 765,848.70 = 244,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,565.80/765,848.70 = 244,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,565.80x = 765,848.70 × 244,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,565.80x = 187,069,052,419.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,069,052,419.16/510,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,395.58

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