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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,276.31, 771,265.53 and 154,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,276.31, 771,265.53 and 154,432.64 is: 231,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,276.31 : 771,265.53 = 154,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,276.31/771,265.53 = 154,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,276.31x = 771,265.53 × 154,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,276.31x = 119,108,573,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,108,573,867.06/514,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,604.24

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