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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,747.49, 778,189.32 and 203,163.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,747.49, 778,189.32 and 203,163.39 is: 304,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,747.49 : 778,189.32 = 203,163.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,747.49/778,189.32 = 203,163.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,747.49x = 778,189.32 × 203,163.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,747.49x = 158,099,580,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,099,580,313.00/518,747.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,771.75

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