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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,652.97, 777,792.43 and 219,156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,652.97, 777,792.43 and 219,156.76 is: 328,656.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,652.97 : 777,792.43 = 219,156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,652.97/777,792.43 = 219,156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,652.97x = 777,792.43 × 219,156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,652.97x = 170,458,471,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,458,471,112.30/518,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,656.11

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