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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,236.08, 777,768.84 and 268,989.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,236.08, 777,768.84 and 268,989.36 is: 403,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,236.08 : 777,768.84 = 268,989.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,236.08/777,768.84 = 268,989.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,236.08x = 777,768.84 × 268,989.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,236.08x = 209,211,542,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,211,542,499.54/518,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,699.30

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