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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,522.64, 778,024.54 and 219,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,522.64, 778,024.54 and 219,073.14 is: 328,711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,522.64 : 778,024.54 = 219,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,522.64/778,024.54 = 219,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,522.64x = 778,024.54 × 219,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,522.64x = 170,444,278,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,444,278,974.86/518,522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,711.35

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