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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,851.96, 767,056.23 and 241,691.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,851.96, 767,056.23 and 241,691.85 is: 362,196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,851.96 : 767,056.23 = 241,691.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,851.96/767,056.23 = 241,691.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,851.96x = 767,056.23 × 241,691.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,851.96x = 185,391,239,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,391,239,282.73/511,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,196.99

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