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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,878.80, 778,901.40 and 401,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,878.80, 778,901.40 and 401,072.40 is: 602,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,878.80 : 778,901.40 = 401,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,878.80/778,901.40 = 401,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,878.80x = 778,901.40 × 401,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,878.80x = 312,395,853,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,395,853,861.36/518,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,059.39

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