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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,430.17, 768,512.61 and 152,516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,430.17, 768,512.61 and 152,516.52 is: 228,735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,430.17 : 768,512.61 = 152,516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,430.17/768,512.61 = 152,516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,430.17x = 768,512.61 × 152,516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,430.17x = 117,210,868,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,210,868,853.32/512,430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,735.30

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