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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,327.16, 776,958.06 and 198,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,327.16, 776,958.06 and 198,404 is: 297,402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,327.16 : 776,958.06 = 198,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,327.16/776,958.06 = 198,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,327.16x = 776,958.06 × 198,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,327.16x = 154,151,586,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,151,586,936.24/518,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,402.10

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