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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,122.18, 767,937.44 and 242,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,122.18, 767,937.44 and 242,025.20 is: 362,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,122.18 : 767,937.44 = 242,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,122.18/767,937.44 = 242,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,122.18x = 767,937.44 × 242,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,122.18x = 185,860,212,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,860,212,503.49/512,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,921.62

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