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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,856.80, 778,868.40 and 401,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,856.80, 778,868.40 and 401,050.40 is: 602,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,856.80 : 778,868.40 = 401,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,856.80/778,868.40 = 401,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,856.80x = 778,868.40 × 401,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,856.80x = 312,365,483,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,365,483,367.36/518,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,026.38

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