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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,011.39, 777,127.65 and 293,479.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,011.39, 777,127.65 and 293,479.39 is: 440,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,011.39 : 777,127.65 = 293,479.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,011.39/777,127.65 = 293,479.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,011.39x = 777,127.65 × 293,479.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,011.39x = 228,070,948,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,070,948,674.13/518,011.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,281.73

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