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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,231.96, 777,762.65 and 268,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,231.96, 777,762.65 and 268,985.24 is: 403,693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,231.96 : 777,762.65 = 268,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,231.96/777,762.65 = 268,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,231.96x = 777,762.65 × 268,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,231.96x = 209,206,669,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,206,669,856.94/518,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,693.11

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