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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,061.40, 776,861.70 and 237,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,061.40, 776,861.70 and 237,664.60 is: 356,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,061.40 : 776,861.70 = 237,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,061.40/776,861.70 = 237,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,061.40x = 776,861.70 × 237,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,061.40x = 184,632,525,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,632,525,185.82/518,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,391.20

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