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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,845.26, 766,442.94 and 195,392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,845.26, 766,442.94 and 195,392.38 is: 293,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,845.26 : 766,442.94 = 195,392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,845.26/766,442.94 = 195,392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,845.26x = 766,442.94 × 195,392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,845.26x = 149,757,110,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,757,110,180.80/510,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,155.52

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