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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,659.91, 779,511.71 and 253,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,659.91, 779,511.71 and 253,644.16 is: 380,476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,659.91 : 779,511.71 = 253,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,659.91/779,511.71 = 253,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,659.91x = 779,511.71 × 253,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,659.91x = 197,718,592,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,718,592,893.11/519,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,476.90

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