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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,271.40, 766,331.10 and 245,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,271.40, 766,331.10 and 245,159.40 is: 367,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,271.40 : 766,331.10 = 245,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,271.40/766,331.10 = 245,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,271.40x = 766,331.10 × 245,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,271.40x = 187,873,272,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,873,272,677.34/511,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,462.90

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