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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,268.30, 768,621.15 and 245,891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,268.30, 768,621.15 and 245,891.70 is: 368,942.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,268.30 : 768,621.15 = 245,891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,268.30/768,621.15 = 245,891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,268.30x = 768,621.15 × 245,891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,268.30x = 188,997,561,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,997,561,229.46/512,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,942.53

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