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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,232.40, 768,348.60 and 246,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,232.40, 768,348.60 and 246,511.90 is: 369,767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,232.40 : 768,348.60 = 246,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,232.40/768,348.60 = 246,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,232.40x = 768,348.60 × 246,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,232.40x = 189,407,073,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,407,073,248.34/512,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,767.85

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