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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,987.33, 766,198.40 and 237,134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,987.33, 766,198.40 and 237,134.79 is: 355,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,987.33 : 766,198.40 = 237,134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,987.33/766,198.40 = 237,134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,987.33x = 766,198.40 × 237,134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,987.33x = 181,692,295,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,692,295,496.66/510,987.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,571.04

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