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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,295.03, 777,788.14 and 237,667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,295.03, 777,788.14 and 237,667.83 is: 356,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,295.03 : 777,788.14 = 237,667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,295.03/777,788.14 = 237,667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,295.03x = 777,788.14 × 237,667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,295.03x = 184,855,214,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,855,214,950.43/518,295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,660.21

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