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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,683.27, 764,989.49 and 236,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,683.27, 764,989.49 and 236,744.44 is: 354,636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,683.27 : 764,989.49 = 236,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,683.27/764,989.49 = 236,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,683.27x = 764,989.49 × 236,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,683.27x = 181,107,008,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,107,008,415.94/510,683.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,636.66

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