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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,277.67, 771,914.07 and 248,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,277.67, 771,914.07 and 248,225.52 is: 372,578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,277.67 : 771,914.07 = 248,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,277.67/771,914.07 = 248,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,277.67x = 771,914.07 × 248,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,277.67x = 191,608,771,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,608,771,421.07/514,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,578.44

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