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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,183.26, 775,225.71 and 250,578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,183.26, 775,225.71 and 250,578.24 is: 375,601.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,183.26 : 775,225.71 = 250,578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,183.26/775,225.71 = 250,578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,183.26x = 775,225.71 × 250,578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,183.26x = 194,254,694,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,254,694,014.55/517,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,601.28

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