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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,985.68, 766,144.76 and 244,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,985.68, 766,144.76 and 244,737.68 is: 366,946.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,985.68 : 766,144.76 = 244,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,985.68/766,144.76 = 244,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,985.68x = 766,144.76 × 244,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,985.68x = 187,504,491,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,504,491,106.56/510,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,946.66

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