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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,371.21, 767,167.53 and 195,828.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,371.21, 767,167.53 and 195,828.12 is: 293,784.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,371.21 : 767,167.53 = 195,828.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,371.21/767,167.53 = 195,828.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,371.21x = 767,167.53 × 195,828.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,371.21x = 150,232,975,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,232,975,124.94/511,371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,784.58

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