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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,302.52, 777,453.78 and 296,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,302.52, 777,453.78 and 296,531 is: 444,796.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,302.52 : 777,453.78 = 296,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,302.52/777,453.78 = 296,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,302.52x = 777,453.78 × 296,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,302.52x = 230,539,146,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,539,146,837.18/518,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,796.50

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