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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,094.28, 775,674.23 and 250,783.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,094.28, 775,674.23 and 250,783.29 is: 376,190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,094.28 : 775,674.23 = 250,783.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,094.28/775,674.23 = 250,783.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,094.28x = 775,674.23 × 250,783.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,094.28x = 194,526,134,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,526,134,113.70/517,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,190.84

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