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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,726.70, 778,933.95 and 252,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,726.70, 778,933.95 and 252,912.70 is: 379,049.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,726.70 : 778,933.95 = 252,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,726.70/778,933.95 = 252,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,726.70x = 778,933.95 × 252,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,726.70x = 197,002,288,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,002,288,416.17/519,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,049.77

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