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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,773.59, 769,326.46 and 246,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,773.59, 769,326.46 and 246,499.50 is: 369,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,773.59 : 769,326.46 = 246,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,773.59/769,326.46 = 246,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,773.59x = 769,326.46 × 246,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,773.59x = 189,638,589,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,638,589,995.50/512,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,829.09

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