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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,601.53, 777,894.56 and 316,257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,601.53, 777,894.56 and 316,257.09 is: 474,380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,601.53 : 777,894.56 = 316,257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,601.53/777,894.56 = 316,257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,601.53x = 777,894.56 × 316,257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,601.53x = 246,014,669,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,014,669,872.43/518,601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,380.92

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