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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,586.82, 767,146.95 and 245,472.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,586.82, 767,146.95 and 245,472.66 is: 368,097.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,586.82 : 767,146.95 = 245,472.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,586.82/767,146.95 = 245,472.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,586.82x = 767,146.95 × 245,472.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,586.82x = 188,313,602,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,313,602,427.39/511,586.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,097.06

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