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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,199.78, 777,299.67 and 202,435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,199.78, 777,299.67 and 202,435.26 is: 303,652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,199.78 : 777,299.67 = 202,435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,199.78/777,299.67 = 202,435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,199.78x = 777,299.67 × 202,435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,199.78x = 157,352,860,794.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,352,860,794.36/518,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,652.89

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