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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,824.48, 763,252.92 and 255,966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,824.48, 763,252.92 and 255,966.78 is: 383,958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,824.48 : 763,252.92 = 255,966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,824.48/763,252.92 = 255,966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,824.48x = 763,252.92 × 255,966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,824.48x = 195,367,392,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,367,392,258.00/508,824.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,958.32

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