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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,986.68, 766,146.26 and 244,738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,986.68, 766,146.26 and 244,738.68 is: 366,948.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,986.68 : 766,146.26 = 244,738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,986.68/766,146.26 = 244,738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,986.68x = 766,146.26 × 244,738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,986.68x = 187,505,624,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,505,624,359.34/510,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,948.16

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