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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,688.27, 777,845.25 and 219,191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,688.27, 777,845.25 and 219,191.99 is: 328,708.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,688.27 : 777,845.25 = 219,191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,688.27/777,845.25 = 219,191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,688.27x = 777,845.25 × 219,191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,688.27x = 170,497,444,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,497,444,370.32/518,688.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,708.89

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