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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,289.40, 777,779.70 and 237,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,289.40, 777,779.70 and 237,662.20 is: 356,651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,289.40 : 777,779.70 = 237,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,289.40/777,779.70 = 237,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,289.40x = 777,779.70 × 237,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,289.40x = 184,848,834,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,848,834,617.34/518,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,651.78

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