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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,825.74, 778,723.80 and 319,534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,825.74, 778,723.80 and 319,534.96 is: 479,601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,825.74 : 778,723.80 = 319,534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,825.74/778,723.80 = 319,534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,825.74x = 778,723.80 × 319,534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,825.74x = 248,829,478,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829,478,284.05/518,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,601.26

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