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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,751.28, 767,247.76 and 245,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,751.28, 767,247.76 and 245,258 is: 367,705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,751.28 : 767,247.76 = 245,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,751.28/767,247.76 = 245,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,751.28x = 767,247.76 × 245,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,751.28x = 188,173,651,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,173,651,122.08/511,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,705.29

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