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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,441.50, 777,968.43 and 218,902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,441.50, 777,968.43 and 218,902.69 is: 328,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,441.50 : 777,968.43 = 218,902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,441.50/777,968.43 = 218,902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,441.50x = 777,968.43 × 218,902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,441.50x = 170,299,382,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,299,382,062.08/518,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,483.31

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