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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,295.41, 768,480.03 and 196,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,295.41, 768,480.03 and 196,752.32 is: 295,142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,295.41 : 768,480.03 = 196,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,295.41/768,480.03 = 196,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,295.41x = 768,480.03 × 196,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,295.41x = 151,200,228,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,200,228,764.59/512,295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,142.66

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