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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,878.20, 778,317.30 and 282,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,878.20, 778,317.30 and 282,682.20 is: 424,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,878.20 : 778,317.30 = 282,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,878.20/778,317.30 = 282,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,878.20x = 778,317.30 × 282,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,878.20x = 220,016,446,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,016,446,662.06/518,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,023.30

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