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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,101.68, 775,099.08 and 250,496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,101.68, 775,099.08 and 250,496.24 is: 375,476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,101.68 : 775,099.08 = 250,496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,101.68/775,099.08 = 250,496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,101.68x = 775,099.08 × 250,496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,101.68x = 194,159,405,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,159,405,167.46/517,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,476.26

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