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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,664.80, 768,766.80 and 197,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,664.80, 768,766.80 and 197,016.80 is: 295,436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,664.80 : 768,766.80 = 197,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,664.80/768,766.80 = 197,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,664.80x = 768,766.80 × 197,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,664.80x = 151,459,974,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,459,974,882.24/512,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,436.66

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