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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,775.89, 778,244.30 and 219,257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,775.89, 778,244.30 and 219,257.73 is: 328,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,775.89 : 778,244.30 = 219,257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,775.89/778,244.30 = 219,257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,775.89x = 778,244.30 × 219,257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,775.89x = 170,636,077,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,636,077,507.15/518,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,920.60

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