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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,147.14, 766,327.05 and 244,770.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,147.14, 766,327.05 and 244,770.54 is: 366,967.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,147.14 : 766,327.05 = 244,770.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,147.14/766,327.05 = 244,770.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,147.14x = 766,327.05 × 244,770.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,147.14x = 187,574,285,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,574,285,845.11/511,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,967.30

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