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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,097.20, 768,145.80 and 245,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,097.20, 768,145.80 and 245,720.60 is: 368,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,097.20 : 768,145.80 = 245,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,097.20/768,145.80 = 245,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,097.20x = 768,145.80 × 245,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,097.20x = 188,749,246,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,749,246,863.48/512,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,580.90

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