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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,367.76, 767,162.36 and 195,824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,367.76, 767,162.36 and 195,824.68 is: 293,779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,367.76 : 767,162.36 = 195,824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,367.76/767,162.36 = 195,824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,367.76x = 767,162.36 × 195,824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,367.76x = 150,229,323,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,229,323,655.05/511,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,779.42

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