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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,170.45, 777,255.68 and 202,405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,170.45, 777,255.68 and 202,405.92 is: 303,608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,170.45 : 777,255.68 = 202,405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,170.45/777,255.68 = 202,405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,170.45x = 777,255.68 × 202,405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,170.45x = 157,321,152,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,321,152,949.00/518,170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,608.89

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