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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,791.20, 778,536.96 and 203,208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,791.20, 778,536.96 and 203,208.96 is: 304,950.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,791.20 : 778,536.96 = 203,208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,791.20/778,536.96 = 203,208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,791.20x = 778,536.96 × 203,208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,791.20x = 158,205,685,963.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,205,685,963.16/518,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,950.60

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