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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,204.45, 774,147.27 and 276,716.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,204.45, 774,147.27 and 276,716.75 is: 414,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,204.45 : 774,147.27 = 276,716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,204.45/774,147.27 = 276,716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,204.45x = 774,147.27 × 276,716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,204.45x = 214,219,516,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,219,516,575.77/517,204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,187.30

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