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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,536.80, 777,805.20 and 323,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,536.80, 777,805.20 and 323,845.20 is: 485,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,536.80 : 777,805.20 = 323,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,536.80/777,805.20 = 323,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,536.80x = 777,805.20 × 323,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,536.80x = 251,888,480,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,888,480,555.04/518,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,767.80

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