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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,101.80, 768,152.70 and 246,381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,101.80, 768,152.70 and 246,381.30 is: 369,571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,101.80 : 768,152.70 = 246,381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,101.80/768,152.70 = 246,381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,101.80x = 768,152.70 × 246,381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,101.80x = 189,258,460,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,258,460,824.51/512,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,571.95

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