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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,748.17, 778,190.31 and 203,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,748.17, 778,190.31 and 203,164.07 is: 304,772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,748.17 : 778,190.31 = 203,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,748.17/778,190.31 = 203,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,748.17x = 778,190.31 × 203,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,748.17x = 158,100,310,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,100,310,614.16/518,748.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,772.76

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