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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,397.68, 767,103 and 195,873.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,397.68, 767,103 and 195,873.52 is: 293,812.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,397.68 : 767,103 = 195,873.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,397.68/767,103 = 195,873.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,397.68x = 767,103 × 195,873.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,397.68x = 150,255,164,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,255,164,812.56/511,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,812.76

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