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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,685.27, 764,992.49 and 236,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,685.27, 764,992.49 and 236,746.44 is: 354,639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,685.27 : 764,992.49 = 236,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,685.27/764,992.49 = 236,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,685.27x = 764,992.49 × 236,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,685.27x = 181,109,248,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,109,248,634.24/510,685.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,639.66

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