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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,088.97, 762,036.19 and 255,299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,088.97, 762,036.19 and 255,299.45 is: 382,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,088.97 : 762,036.19 = 255,299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,088.97/762,036.19 = 255,299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,088.97x = 762,036.19 × 255,299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,088.97x = 194,547,415,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,547,415,738.67/508,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,900.29

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