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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,207.70, 768,311.55 and 196,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,207.70, 768,311.55 and 196,672.20 is: 295,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,207.70 : 768,311.55 = 196,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,207.70/768,311.55 = 196,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,207.70x = 768,311.55 × 196,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,207.70x = 151,105,522,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,105,522,823.91/512,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,008.30

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