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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,752.40, 761,409.90 and 254,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,752.40, 761,409.90 and 254,935.20 is: 382,292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,752.40 : 761,409.90 = 254,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,752.40/761,409.90 = 254,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,752.40x = 761,409.90 × 254,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,752.40x = 194,110,185,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,110,185,138.48/507,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,292.99

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