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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,782.68, 766,645.93 and 254,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,782.68, 766,645.93 and 254,841.16 is: 381,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,782.68 : 766,645.93 = 254,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,782.68/766,645.93 = 254,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,782.68x = 766,645.93 × 254,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,782.68x = 195,372,938,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,372,938,110.48/511,782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,749.80

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