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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,197.28, 777,295.92 and 202,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,197.28, 777,295.92 and 202,432.76 is: 303,649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,197.28 : 777,295.92 = 202,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,197.28/777,295.92 = 202,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,197.28x = 777,295.92 × 202,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,197.28x = 157,350,158,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,350,158,422.34/518,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,649.14

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