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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,718.12, 777,856.86 and 203,124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,718.12, 777,856.86 and 203,124.84 is: 304,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,718.12 : 777,856.86 = 203,124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,718.12/777,856.86 = 203,124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,718.12x = 777,856.86 × 203,124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,718.12x = 158,002,050,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,002,050,230.40/518,718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,600.98

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