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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,008.96, 797,483.52 and 251,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,008.96, 797,483.52 and 251,026.56 is: 376,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,008.96 : 797,483.52 = 251,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,008.96/797,483.52 = 251,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,008.96x = 797,483.52 × 251,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,008.96x = 200,189,544,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,189,544,682.29/532,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,289.80

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