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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,850.34, 777,543.93 and 245,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,850.34, 777,543.93 and 245,004.36 is: 367,161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,850.34 : 777,543.93 = 245,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,850.34/777,543.93 = 245,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,850.34x = 777,543.93 × 245,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,850.34x = 190,501,650,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,501,650,078.91/518,850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,161.08

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