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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,012.46, 777,124.08 and 218,494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,012.46, 777,124.08 and 218,494.13 is: 327,785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,012.46 : 777,124.08 = 218,494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,012.46/777,124.08 = 218,494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,012.46x = 777,124.08 × 218,494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,012.46x = 169,797,045,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,797,045,876.03/518,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,785.64

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