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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,425.75, 777,027.66 and 233,783.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,425.75, 777,027.66 and 233,783.02 is: 350,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,425.75 : 777,027.66 = 233,783.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,425.75/777,027.66 = 233,783.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,425.75x = 777,027.66 × 233,783.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,425.75x = 181,655,872,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,655,872,978.33/518,425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,399.02

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