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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,804.12, 778,019.36 and 219,307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,804.12, 778,019.36 and 219,307.99 is: 328,883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,804.12 : 778,019.36 = 219,307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,804.12/778,019.36 = 219,307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,804.12x = 778,019.36 × 219,307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,804.12x = 170,625,860,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,625,860,926.15/518,804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,883.01

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