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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,868, 778,302.24 and 124,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,868, 778,302.24 and 124,884 is: 187,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,868 : 778,302.24 = 124,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,868/778,302.24 = 124,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,868x = 778,302.24 × 124,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,868x = 97,197,496,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,197,496,940.16/518,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,326.06

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