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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,341.90, 777,858.45 and 237,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,341.90, 777,858.45 and 237,714.70 is: 356,730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,341.90 : 777,858.45 = 237,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,341.90/777,858.45 = 237,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,341.90x = 777,858.45 × 237,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,341.90x = 184,908,388,084.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,908,388,084.22/518,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,730.54

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