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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,089.40, 778,779.90 and 252,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,089.40, 778,779.90 and 252,858.60 is: 379,358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,089.40 : 778,779.90 = 252,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,089.40/778,779.90 = 252,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,089.40x = 778,779.90 × 252,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,089.40x = 196,921,195,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,921,195,222.14/519,089.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,358.92

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