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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,153.60, 768,230.40 and 245,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,153.60, 768,230.40 and 245,849.90 is: 368,774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,153.60 : 768,230.40 = 245,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,153.60/768,230.40 = 245,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,153.60x = 768,230.40 × 245,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,153.60x = 188,869,367,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,869,367,016.96/512,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,774.85

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