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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,101.87, 762,572.10 and 255,454.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,101.87, 762,572.10 and 255,454.17 is: 383,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,101.87 : 762,572.10 = 255,454.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,101.87/762,572.10 = 255,454.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,101.87x = 762,572.10 × 255,454.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,101.87x = 194,802,222,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,802,222,870.66/508,101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,392.06

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