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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,829.40, 778,244.10 and 203,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,829.40, 778,244.10 and 203,181.40 is: 304,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,829.40 : 778,244.10 = 203,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,829.40/778,244.10 = 203,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,829.40x = 778,244.10 × 203,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,829.40x = 158,124,725,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,124,725,779.74/518,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,772.10

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