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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,974.76, 514,895.78 and 252,751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,974.76, 514,895.78 and 252,751.24 is: 348,925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,974.76 : 514,895.78 = 252,751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,974.76/514,895.78 = 252,751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,974.76x = 514,895.78 × 252,751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,974.76x = 130,140,546,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,140,546,865.77/372,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,925.88

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