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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,164.10, 768,246.15 and 288,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,164.10, 768,246.15 and 288,215.30 is: 432,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,164.10 : 768,246.15 = 288,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,164.10/768,246.15 = 288,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,164.10x = 768,246.15 × 288,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,164.10x = 221,420,294,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,420,294,596.10/512,164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,322.95

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