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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,580.44, 778,234.26 and 214,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,580.44, 778,234.26 and 214,979.28 is: 322,619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,580.44 : 778,234.26 = 214,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,580.44/778,234.26 = 214,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,580.44x = 778,234.26 × 214,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,580.44x = 167,304,236,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,304,236,994.96/518,580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,619.64

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