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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,587.82, 767,148.45 and 245,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,587.82, 767,148.45 and 245,473.66 is: 368,098.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,587.82 : 767,148.45 = 245,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,587.82/767,148.45 = 245,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,587.82x = 767,148.45 × 245,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,587.82x = 188,314,737,784.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,314,737,784.83/511,587.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,098.56

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