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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,247.78, 777,334.17 and 163,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,247.78, 777,334.17 and 163,363.38 is: 245,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,247.78 : 777,334.17 = 163,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,247.78/777,334.17 = 163,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,247.78x = 777,334.17 × 163,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,247.78x = 126,987,937,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,987,937,400.70/518,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,033.25

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