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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,550.99, 763,246.11 and 255,903.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,550.99, 763,246.11 and 255,903.29 is: 384,066.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,550.99 : 763,246.11 = 255,903.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,550.99/763,246.11 = 255,903.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,550.99x = 763,246.11 × 255,903.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,550.99x = 195,317,186,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,317,186,812.47/508,550.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,066.09

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