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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,999.70, 773,999.55 and 250,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,999.70, 773,999.55 and 250,279.20 is: 375,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,999.70 : 773,999.55 = 250,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,999.70/773,999.55 = 250,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,999.70x = 773,999.55 × 250,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,999.70x = 193,715,988,174.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,715,988,174.36/515,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,418.80

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