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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,029.76, 775,775.29 and 264,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,029.76, 775,775.29 and 264,177.12 is: 396,383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,029.76 : 775,775.29 = 264,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,029.76/775,775.29 = 264,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,029.76x = 775,775.29 × 264,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,029.76x = 204,942,081,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,942,081,879.37/517,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,383.53

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