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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,747.80, 778,189.75 and 203,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,747.80, 778,189.75 and 203,163.70 is: 304,772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,747.80 : 778,189.75 = 203,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,747.80/778,189.75 = 203,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,747.80x = 778,189.75 × 203,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,747.80x = 158,099,904,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,099,904,513.22/518,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,772.20

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