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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,006.08, 775,923.84 and 267,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,006.08, 775,923.84 and 267,759.36 is: 401,853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,006.08 : 775,923.84 = 267,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,006.08/775,923.84 = 267,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,006.08x = 775,923.84 × 267,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,006.08x = 207,760,870,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,760,870,807.14/517,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,853.83

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