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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,347.20, 777,252 and 237,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,347.20, 777,252 and 237,622.72 is: 356,310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,347.20 : 777,252 = 237,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,347.20/777,252 = 237,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,347.20x = 777,252 × 237,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,347.20x = 184,692,734,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,692,734,365.44/518,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,310.86

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