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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,368.75, 767,163.87 and 195,825.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,368.75, 767,163.87 and 195,825.69 is: 293,780.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,368.75 : 767,163.87 = 195,825.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,368.75/767,163.87 = 195,825.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,368.75x = 767,163.87 × 195,825.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,368.75x = 150,230,394,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,230,394,185.82/511,368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,780.94

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