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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,127.76, 771,510.96 and 247,915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,127.76, 771,510.96 and 247,915.68 is: 372,027.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,127.76 : 771,510.96 = 247,915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,127.76/771,510.96 = 247,915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,127.76x = 771,510.96 × 247,915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,127.76x = 191,269,664,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,269,664,275.85/514,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,027.50

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