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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,273.80, 768,629.40 and 245,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,273.80, 768,629.40 and 245,897.20 is: 368,950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,273.80 : 768,629.40 = 245,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,273.80/768,629.40 = 245,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,273.80x = 768,629.40 × 245,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,273.80x = 189,003,817,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,003,817,297.68/512,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,950.78

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