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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,867.49, 766,773.27 and 254,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,867.49, 766,773.27 and 254,926.04 is: 381,877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,867.49 : 766,773.27 = 254,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,867.49/766,773.27 = 254,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,867.49x = 766,773.27 × 254,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,867.49x = 195,470,469,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,470,469,465.08/511,867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,877.10

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