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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,354.03, 777,531.04 and 219,172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,354.03, 777,531.04 and 219,172.43 is: 328,758.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,354.03 : 777,531.04 = 219,172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,354.03/777,531.04 = 219,172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,354.03x = 777,531.04 × 219,172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,354.03x = 170,413,363,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,413,363,001.64/518,354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,758.64

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