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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,302.80, 768,672.90 and 245,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,302.80, 768,672.90 and 245,926.20 is: 368,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,302.80 : 768,672.90 = 245,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,302.80/768,672.90 = 245,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,302.80x = 768,672.90 × 245,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,302.80x = 189,036,805,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,036,805,339.98/512,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,994.28

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