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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,875.80, 778,896.90 and 401,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,875.80, 778,896.90 and 401,069.40 is: 602,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,875.80 : 778,896.90 = 401,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,875.80/778,896.90 = 401,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,875.80x = 778,896.90 × 401,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,875.80x = 312,391,712,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,391,712,344.86/518,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,054.89

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