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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,030.80, 768,046.20 and 179,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,030.80, 768,046.20 and 179,640.40 is: 269,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,030.80 : 768,046.20 = 179,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,030.80/768,046.20 = 179,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,030.80x = 768,046.20 × 179,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,030.80x = 137,972,126,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,972,126,586.48/512,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,460.60

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