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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,195.10, 768,292.65 and 288,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,195.10, 768,292.65 and 288,246.30 is: 432,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,195.10 : 768,292.65 = 288,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,195.10/768,292.65 = 288,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,195.10x = 768,292.65 × 288,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,195.10x = 221,457,513,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,457,513,679.70/512,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,369.45

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