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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,145.60, 826,329.60 and 251,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,145.60, 826,329.60 and 251,769.60 is: 377,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,145.60 : 826,329.60 = 251,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,145.60/826,329.60 = 251,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,145.60x = 826,329.60 × 251,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,145.60x = 208,044,672,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,044,672,860.16/551,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,476.79

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