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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,268.30, 768,502.08 and 196,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,268.30, 768,502.08 and 196,702.02 is: 295,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,268.30 : 768,502.08 = 196,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,268.30/768,502.08 = 196,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,268.30x = 768,502.08 × 196,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,268.30x = 151,165,911,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,165,911,510.20/512,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,091.29

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