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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,521.20, 777,170.40 and 233,878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,521.20, 777,170.40 and 233,878.56 is: 350,542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,521.20 : 777,170.40 = 233,878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,521.20/777,170.40 = 233,878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,521.20x = 777,170.40 × 233,878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,521.20x = 181,763,494,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,763,494,026.62/518,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,542.07

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