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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,695.88, 775,494.06 and 267,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,695.88, 775,494.06 and 267,853 is: 401,236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,695.88 : 775,494.06 = 267,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,695.88/775,494.06 = 267,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,695.88x = 775,494.06 × 267,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,695.88x = 207,718,410,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,718,410,453.18/517,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,236.36

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