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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,861.52, 778,592.40 and 219,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,861.52, 778,592.40 and 219,322.72 is: 329,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,861.52 : 778,592.40 = 219,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,861.52/778,592.40 = 219,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,861.52x = 778,592.40 × 219,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,861.52x = 170,763,002,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,763,002,939.33/518,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,110.94

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