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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,119.08, 777,393.72 and 248,111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,119.08, 777,393.72 and 248,111.16 is: 372,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,119.08 : 777,393.72 = 248,111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,119.08/777,393.72 = 248,111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,119.08x = 777,393.72 × 248,111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,119.08x = 192,880,057,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,880,057,645.92/518,119.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,269.74

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