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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,037.12, 776,511.36 and 237,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,037.12, 776,511.36 and 237,323.52 is: 355,735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,037.12 : 776,511.36 = 237,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,037.12/776,511.36 = 237,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,037.12x = 776,511.36 × 237,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,037.12x = 184,284,409,275.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,284,409,275.19/518,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,735.92

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