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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,440.80, 768,879.90 and 246,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,440.80, 768,879.90 and 246,064.20 is: 369,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,440.80 : 768,879.90 = 246,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,440.80/768,879.90 = 246,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,440.80x = 768,879.90 × 246,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,440.80x = 189,193,817,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,193,817,489.58/512,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,201.32

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