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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,712.12, 777,847.86 and 203,118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,712.12, 777,847.86 and 203,118.84 is: 304,591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,712.12 : 777,847.86 = 203,118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,712.12/777,847.86 = 203,118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,712.12x = 777,847.86 × 203,118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,712.12x = 157,995,555,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,995,555,019.68/518,712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,591.99

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