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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,189.09, 777,389.74 and 218,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,189.09, 777,389.74 and 218,669.72 is: 328,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,189.09 : 777,389.74 = 218,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,189.09/777,389.74 = 218,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,189.09x = 777,389.74 × 218,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,189.09x = 169,991,592,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,991,592,343.05/518,189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,049.35

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