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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,230.02, 777,449.50 and 218,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,230.02, 777,449.50 and 218,710.92 is: 328,110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,230.02 : 777,449.50 = 218,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,230.02/777,449.50 = 218,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,230.02x = 777,449.50 × 218,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,230.02x = 170,036,695,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,036,695,398.54/518,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,110.47

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