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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,107.11, 776,035.77 and 251,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,107.11, 776,035.77 and 251,306.88 is: 376,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,107.11 : 776,035.77 = 251,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,107.11/776,035.77 = 251,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,107.11x = 776,035.77 × 251,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,107.11x = 195,023,128,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,023,128,127.10/518,107.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,414.69

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