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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,059.10, 777,618.70 and 427,814.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,059.10, 777,618.70 and 427,814.37 is: 642,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,059.10 : 777,618.70 = 427,814.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,059.10/777,618.70 = 427,814.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,059.10x = 777,618.70 × 427,814.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,059.10x = 332,676,454,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,676,454,240.72/518,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,159.27

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