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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,281.40, 777,767.70 and 237,654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,281.40, 777,767.70 and 237,654.20 is: 356,639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,281.40 : 777,767.70 = 237,654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,281.40/777,767.70 = 237,654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,281.40x = 777,767.70 × 237,654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,281.40x = 184,839,760,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,839,760,529.34/518,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,639.77

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