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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,437.80, 768,875.40 and 246,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,437.80, 768,875.40 and 246,061.20 is: 369,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,437.80 : 768,875.40 = 246,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,437.80/768,875.40 = 246,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,437.80x = 768,875.40 × 246,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,437.80x = 189,190,403,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,190,403,574.48/512,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,196.81

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