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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,891.40, 778,337.10 and 332,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,891.40, 778,337.10 and 332,267.40 is: 498,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,891.40 : 778,337.10 = 332,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,891.40/778,337.10 = 332,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,891.40x = 778,337.10 × 332,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,891.40x = 258,616,044,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,616,044,540.54/518,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,401.10

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