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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,329.96, 776,486.16 and 293,008.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,329.96, 776,486.16 and 293,008.78 is: 438,942.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,329.96 : 776,486.16 = 293,008.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,329.96/776,486.16 = 293,008.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,329.96x = 776,486.16 × 293,008.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,329.96x = 227,517,262,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,517,262,428.49/518,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,942.91

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