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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,137.18, 760,849.95 and 254,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,137.18, 760,849.95 and 254,112.62 is: 381,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,137.18 : 760,849.95 = 254,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,137.18/760,849.95 = 254,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,137.18x = 760,849.95 × 254,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,137.18x = 193,341,574,221.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,341,574,221.37/507,137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,241.17

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