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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,351.60, 768,527.40 and 246,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,351.60, 768,527.40 and 246,047.90 is: 369,071.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,351.60 : 768,527.40 = 246,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,351.60/768,527.40 = 246,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,351.60x = 768,527.40 × 246,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,351.60x = 189,094,552,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,094,552,862.46/512,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,071.85

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