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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,152.60, 768,228.90 and 245,848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,152.60, 768,228.90 and 245,848.90 is: 368,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,152.60 : 768,228.90 = 245,848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,152.60/768,228.90 = 245,848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,152.60x = 768,228.90 × 245,848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,152.60x = 188,868,230,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,868,230,013.21/512,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,773.35

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