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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,095.28, 775,675.73 and 250,784.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,095.28, 775,675.73 and 250,784.29 is: 376,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,095.28 : 775,675.73 = 250,784.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,095.28/775,675.73 = 250,784.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,095.28x = 775,675.73 × 250,784.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,095.28x = 194,527,287,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,527,287,218.28/517,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,192.35

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