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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,365.68, 767,043.45 and 195,822.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,365.68, 767,043.45 and 195,822.59 is: 293,731.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,365.68 : 767,043.45 = 195,822.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,365.68/767,043.45 = 195,822.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,365.68x = 767,043.45 × 195,822.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,365.68x = 150,204,435,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,204,435,021.54/511,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,731.94

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