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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,167.20, 768,250.80 and 245,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,167.20, 768,250.80 and 245,790.60 is: 368,685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,167.20 : 768,250.80 = 245,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,167.20/768,250.80 = 245,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,167.20x = 768,250.80 × 245,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,167.20x = 188,828,825,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,828,825,082.48/512,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,685.90

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