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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,285.40, 777,773.70 and 237,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,285.40, 777,773.70 and 237,658.20 is: 356,645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,285.40 : 777,773.70 = 237,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,285.40/777,773.70 = 237,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,285.40x = 777,773.70 × 237,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,285.40x = 184,844,297,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,844,297,549.34/518,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,645.77

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