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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,342.40, 777,859.20 and 237,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,342.40, 777,859.20 and 237,715.20 is: 356,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,342.40 : 777,859.20 = 237,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,342.40/777,859.20 = 237,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,342.40x = 777,859.20 × 237,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,342.40x = 184,908,955,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,908,955,299.84/518,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,731.29

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