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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,324.40, 777,832.20 and 237,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,324.40, 777,832.20 and 237,697.20 is: 356,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,324.40 : 777,832.20 = 237,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,324.40/777,832.20 = 237,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,324.40x = 777,832.20 × 237,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,324.40x = 184,888,536,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,888,536,009.84/518,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,704.29

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