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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,293.36, 768,476.94 and 196,750.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,293.36, 768,476.94 and 196,750.27 is: 295,139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,293.36 : 768,476.94 = 196,750.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,293.36/768,476.94 = 196,750.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,293.36x = 768,476.94 × 196,750.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,293.36x = 151,198,042,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,198,042,993.95/512,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,139.57

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