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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,728.97, 767,214.37 and 245,235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,728.97, 767,214.37 and 245,235.73 is: 367,671.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,728.97 : 767,214.37 = 245,235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,728.97/767,214.37 = 245,235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,728.97x = 767,214.37 × 245,235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,728.97x = 188,148,376,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,148,376,093.44/511,728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,671.93

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