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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,004.50, 777,117.90 and 293,472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,004.50, 777,117.90 and 293,472.50 is: 440,271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,004.50 : 777,117.90 = 293,472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,004.50/777,117.90 = 293,472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,004.50x = 777,117.90 × 293,472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,004.50x = 228,062,732,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,062,732,907.75/518,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,271.72

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