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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,239.80, 768,313.62 and 179,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,239.80, 768,313.62 and 179,795.64 is: 269,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,239.80 : 768,313.62 = 179,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,239.80/768,313.62 = 179,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,239.80x = 768,313.62 × 179,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,239.80x = 138,139,439,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,139,439,028.62/512,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,677.29

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