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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,341.48, 794,029.35 and 251,995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,341.48, 794,029.35 and 251,995.27 is: 378,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,341.48 : 794,029.35 = 251,995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,341.48/794,029.35 = 251,995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,341.48x = 794,029.35 × 251,995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,341.48x = 200,091,639,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,091,639,181.20/529,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,001.06

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