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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,852, 827,029.50 and 251,960.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,852, 827,029.50 and 251,960.84 is: 377,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,852 : 827,029.50 = 251,960.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,852/827,029.50 = 251,960.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,852x = 827,029.50 × 251,960.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,852x = 208,379,047,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,379,047,524.78/551,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,599.51

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