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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,421.36, 777,740.56 and 218,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,421.36, 777,740.56 and 218,902.80 is: 328,400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,421.36 : 777,740.56 = 218,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,421.36/777,740.56 = 218,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,421.36x = 777,740.56 × 218,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,421.36x = 170,249,586,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,249,586,257.57/518,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,400.02

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