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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,046.84, 767,041.15 and 255,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,046.84, 767,041.15 and 255,104.81 is: 382,144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,046.84 : 767,041.15 = 255,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,046.84/767,041.15 = 255,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,046.84x = 767,041.15 × 255,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,046.84x = 195,675,889,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,675,889,848.72/512,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,144.51

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