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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,369.93, 768,553.27 and 138,392.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,369.93, 768,553.27 and 138,392.93 is: 207,588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,369.93 : 768,553.27 = 138,392.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,369.93/768,553.27 = 138,392.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,369.93x = 768,553.27 × 138,392.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,369.93x = 106,362,338,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,362,338,896.38/512,369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,588.96

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