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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,362.53, 777,010.60 and 198,439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,362.53, 777,010.60 and 198,439.05 is: 297,454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,362.53 : 777,010.60 = 198,439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,362.53/777,010.60 = 198,439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,362.53x = 777,010.60 × 198,439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,362.53x = 154,189,245,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,189,245,303.93/518,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,454.46

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