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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,134.90, 776,971.95 and 237,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,134.90, 776,971.95 and 237,738.10 is: 356,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,134.90 : 776,971.95 = 237,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,134.90/776,971.95 = 237,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,134.90x = 776,971.95 × 237,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,134.90x = 184,715,835,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,715,835,146.30/518,134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,501.43

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