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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,538.60, 768,807.90 and 246,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,538.60, 768,807.90 and 246,234.90 is: 369,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,538.60 : 768,807.90 = 246,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,538.60/768,807.90 = 246,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,538.60x = 768,807.90 × 246,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,538.60x = 189,307,336,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,307,336,375.71/512,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,352.35

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