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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,009.37, 777,068.06 and 198,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,009.37, 777,068.06 and 198,160.62 is: 297,261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,009.37 : 777,068.06 = 198,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,009.37/777,068.06 = 198,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,009.37x = 777,068.06 × 198,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,009.37x = 153,984,288,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,984,288,551.80/518,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,261.59

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