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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,832.12, 777,050.26 and 218,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,832.12, 777,050.26 and 218,294.52 is: 327,569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,832.12 : 777,050.26 = 218,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,832.12/777,050.26 = 218,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,832.12x = 777,050.26 × 218,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,832.12x = 169,625,813,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,625,813,522.58/517,832.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,569.12

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