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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,224.20, 768,336.30 and 245,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,224.20, 768,336.30 and 245,847.60 is: 368,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,224.20 : 768,336.30 = 245,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,224.20/768,336.30 = 245,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,224.20x = 768,336.30 × 245,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,224.20x = 188,893,635,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,893,635,347.88/512,224.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,771.40

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