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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,088.10, 780,132.15 and 254,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,088.10, 780,132.15 and 254,019.30 is: 381,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,088.10 : 780,132.15 = 254,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,088.10/780,132.15 = 254,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,088.10x = 780,132.15 × 254,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,088.10x = 198,168,622,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,168,622,650.50/520,088.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,028.95

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