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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,177.95, 777,266.94 and 202,413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,177.95, 777,266.94 and 202,413.42 is: 303,620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,177.95 : 777,266.94 = 202,413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,177.95/777,266.94 = 202,413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,177.95x = 777,266.94 × 202,413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,177.95x = 157,329,258,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,329,258,566.27/518,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,620.13

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