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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,323.40, 777,830.70 and 237,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,323.40, 777,830.70 and 237,696.20 is: 356,702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,323.40 : 777,830.70 = 237,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,323.40/777,830.70 = 237,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,323.40x = 777,830.70 × 237,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,323.40x = 184,887,401,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,887,401,633.34/518,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,702.79

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