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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,735.38, 765,819.97 and 236,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,735.38, 765,819.97 and 236,882.88 is: 355,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,735.38 : 765,819.97 = 236,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,735.38/765,819.97 = 236,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,735.38x = 765,819.97 × 236,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,735.38x = 181,409,639,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,409,639,462.91/510,735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,193.02

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