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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,787.54, 716,197.41 and 368,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,787.54, 716,197.41 and 368,244.18 is: 508,369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,787.54 : 716,197.41 = 368,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,787.54/716,197.41 = 368,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,787.54x = 716,197.41 × 368,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,787.54x = 263,735,527,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,735,527,963.57/518,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,369.05

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