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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,687.30, 777,719.91 and 202,767.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,687.30, 777,719.91 and 202,767.86 is: 304,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,687.30 : 777,719.91 = 202,767.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,687.30/777,719.91 = 202,767.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,687.30x = 777,719.91 × 202,767.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,687.30x = 157,696,601,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,696,601,830.09/518,687.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,030.20

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