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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,848.60, 778,013.70 and 238,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,848.60, 778,013.70 and 238,048.60 is: 356,953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,848.60 : 778,013.70 = 238,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,848.60/778,013.70 = 238,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,848.60x = 778,013.70 × 238,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,848.60x = 185,205,072,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,205,072,065.82/518,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,953.98

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