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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,145.90, 778,864.65 and 252,915.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,145.90, 778,864.65 and 252,915.10 is: 379,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,145.90 : 778,864.65 = 252,915.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,145.90/778,864.65 = 252,915.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,145.90x = 778,864.65 × 252,915.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,145.90x = 196,986,630,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,986,630,841.22/519,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,443.68

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