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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,794.70, 778,542.21 and 203,212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,794.70, 778,542.21 and 203,212.46 is: 304,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,794.70 : 778,542.21 = 203,212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,794.70/778,542.21 = 203,212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,794.70x = 778,542.21 × 203,212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,794.70x = 158,209,477,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,209,477,707.94/518,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,955.85

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