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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,892.80, 778,922.40 and 401,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,892.80, 778,922.40 and 401,086.40 is: 602,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,892.80 : 778,922.40 = 401,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,892.80/778,922.40 = 401,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,892.80x = 778,922.40 × 401,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,892.80x = 312,415,181,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,415,181,295.36/518,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,080.39

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