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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,686.27, 764,993.99 and 236,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,686.27, 764,993.99 and 236,747.44 is: 354,641.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,686.27 : 764,993.99 = 236,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,686.27/764,993.99 = 236,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,686.27x = 764,993.99 × 236,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,686.27x = 181,110,368,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,110,368,747.89/510,686.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,641.16

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