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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,093.20, 768,139.80 and 245,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,093.20, 768,139.80 and 245,716.60 is: 368,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,093.20 : 768,139.80 = 245,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,093.20/768,139.80 = 245,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,093.20x = 768,139.80 × 245,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,093.20x = 188,744,699,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,744,699,980.68/512,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,574.90

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