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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,062.60, 768,093.90 and 179,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,062.60, 768,093.90 and 179,638.60 is: 269,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,062.60 : 768,093.90 = 179,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,062.60/768,093.90 = 179,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,062.60x = 768,093.90 × 179,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,062.60x = 137,979,312,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,979,312,864.54/512,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,457.90

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