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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,223.80, 768,335.70 and 246,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,223.80, 768,335.70 and 246,503.30 is: 369,754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,223.80 : 768,335.70 = 246,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,223.80/768,335.70 = 246,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,223.80x = 768,335.70 × 246,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,223.80x = 189,397,285,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,397,285,557.81/512,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,754.95

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