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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,574, 777,885.62 and 252,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,574, 777,885.62 and 252,016.96 is: 378,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,574 : 777,885.62 = 252,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,574/777,885.62 = 252,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,574x = 777,885.62 × 252,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,574x = 196,040,369,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,040,369,180.12/518,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,037.40

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