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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,324.80, 774,865.62 and 250,525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,324.80, 774,865.62 and 250,525.83 is: 375,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,324.80 : 774,865.62 = 250,525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,324.80/774,865.62 = 250,525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,324.80x = 774,865.62 × 250,525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,324.80x = 194,123,852,588.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,123,852,588.97/517,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,245.60

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