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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,151.40, 778,872.90 and 252,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,151.40, 778,872.90 and 252,920.60 is: 379,451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,151.40 : 778,872.90 = 252,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,151.40/778,872.90 = 252,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,151.40x = 778,872.90 × 252,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,151.40x = 196,993,001,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,993,001,191.74/519,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,451.93

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