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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516,264.39, 774,595.17 and 250,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516,264.39, 774,595.17 and 250,004.43 is: 375,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516,264.39 : 774,595.17 = 250,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516,264.39/774,595.17 = 250,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516,264.39x = 774,595.17 × 250,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516,264.39x = 193,652,223,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,652,223,956.60/516,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,102.81

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