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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,098.20, 768,147.30 and 245,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,098.20, 768,147.30 and 245,721.60 is: 368,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,098.20 : 768,147.30 = 245,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,098.20/768,147.30 = 245,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,098.20x = 768,147.30 × 245,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,098.20x = 188,750,383,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,750,383,591.68/512,098.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,582.40

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