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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,270.40, 771,903.60 and 248,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,270.40, 771,903.60 and 248,217.76 is: 372,567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,270.40 : 771,903.60 = 248,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,270.40/771,903.60 = 248,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,270.40x = 771,903.60 × 248,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,270.40x = 191,600,182,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,600,182,527.94/514,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,567.00

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