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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,320.96, 774,859.88 and 250,521.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,320.96, 774,859.88 and 250,521.98 is: 375,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,320.96 : 774,859.88 = 250,521.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,320.96/774,859.88 = 250,521.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,320.96x = 774,859.88 × 250,521.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,320.96x = 194,119,431,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,119,431,360.16/517,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,239.83

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