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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,711.88, 778,067.82 and 400,555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,711.88, 778,067.82 and 400,555.56 is: 600,833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,711.88 : 778,067.82 = 400,555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,711.88/778,067.82 = 400,555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,711.88x = 778,067.82 × 400,555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,711.88x = 311,659,391,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,659,391,358.08/518,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,833.34

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