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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,228.64, 768,380.10 and 196,685.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,228.64, 768,380.10 and 196,685.55 is: 295,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,228.64 : 768,380.10 = 196,685.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,228.64/768,380.10 = 196,685.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,228.64x = 768,380.10 × 196,685.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,228.64x = 151,129,262,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,129,262,577.56/512,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,042.59

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