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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,317.40, 777,821.70 and 237,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,317.40, 777,821.70 and 237,690.20 is: 356,693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,317.40 : 777,821.70 = 237,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,317.40/777,821.70 = 237,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,317.40x = 777,821.70 × 237,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,317.40x = 184,880,595,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,880,595,437.34/518,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,693.79

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